At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose to improve people’s lives.
Head of Service Placement Sufficiency (fixed term)
We are looking for a skilled, creative and experienced leader to join us in developing our Placement Sufficiency Services in B&NES. Ofsted rate us as Good, but we want even better for the children in our authority. For us to achieve consistently outstanding services, we need the best and most committed social care leaders to join our leadership team. This role is key to our improvement journey and our financial strategy.
You will work with key stakeholders and the market to create more and better homes for children in care. You will have responsibility for leading on the implementation of the placement sufficiency strategy and action plan, supporting workstreams as well as progressing plans for children in residential care and all high-cost placement provision.
Responsibilities
- Lead on the implementation of the placement sufficiency strategy and action plan.
- Support workstreams and progress plans for children in residential care and all high-cost placement provision.
- Work with key stakeholders and the market to create more and better homes for children in care.
Qualifications
- Experience managing teams.
- Proficient at using and analysing key data.
- Strong organisational skills to manage and prioritise work.
- Exceptional communication and people skills; friendly, patient and confident approach.
- Must have the child/young person/family at the centre of work and decisions.
Job Details
- Fixed term contract (initially for 6 months).
- Full time (37 hours across 5 days per week).
Benefits
- A friendly and caring team.
- Excellent administrative support.
- First-rate supervision and support.
- Extensive training programme.
- A corporate commitment to improving outcomes for our children and young people.
Diversity & Inclusion
We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join us. The Council is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications for job‑share, part‑time and flexible working arrangements are welcomed and will be considered in line with business needs.
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