Interim Head of Service

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Responsibilities

• Oversee complex, safeguarding and legal case challenges.


• Ensure compliance with the Care Act and related legislation.


• Oversee safeguarding enquiries, adhering to Making Safeguarding Personal principles.


• Collaborate with partners to deliver high-quality services.


• Oversee social work teams and ensure operational spend is managed and performance


• Undertake any duties commensurate with role


• Have good knowledge and skills in adult social work


• Work as part of the senior leadership team


• Support the teams through change management

Qualifications

• Qualifications: Registered Social Worker with professional qualification.


• Experience: Strong background in adult social work, safeguarding, legal frameworks, and team leadership.


• Skills: Excellent decision-making, interpersonal, and negotiation abilities.

About You

• Qualifications: Registered Social Worker with professional qualification.


• Experience: Strong background in adult social work, safeguarding, legal frameworks, and team leadership.


• Skills: Excellent decision-making, interpersonal, and negotiation abilities.


• This is a critical leadership role requiring immediate availability.

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