Interim Head of Service

Company: 5 Star Recruitment
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Location: Hereford
Job Description:

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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Posted: January 26th, 2026