Head of Service Children in Our Care and Care Leavers
Children's Social Care
About Us
As the fourth largest local authority in the country, we support approximately 1.52m people. Our Children's Services rated 'Good' are progressive and innovative. With a dedicated permanent Executive and Senior Leadership team, we are committed to ensuring that all children, young people and their families in need of help are safe, healthy and supported to achieve.
About you
Service Excellence
We are looking for an exceptional candidate with the knowledge, experience, and commitment to deliver the highest standards of service. You will lead the Child in Our Care and Care Leavers service to deliver the right service, at the right time, by the right people through effective wellbeing and preventative strategies. Leadership
We seek a candidate with experience of shaping strategies and setting clear strategic initiatives to deliver purposeful and effective social work and care intervention, engaging children, young people and families. Passion
You will be passionate about improving services, focused on performance to ensure services deliver lasting and sustainable outcomes for children, young people, and their families. You possess the leadership skills to spearhead legislative initiatives and implement changes that fulfill the aspirations for care leavers as outlined in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. Why Join us Inclusivity
We are committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working environment. Our aim is to ensure that everyone is equally valued and respected and that our organisation is representative of all members of society, working in an environment where individual differences are celebrated. To support this, we would especially welcome applications from any traditionally under-represented groups including people of colour, from the LGBTQ+ community or those with a disability. In addition, we provide a range of support networks including our Disabled Workers Forum, Forum of Asian & Black Employees, LGBTQ+ Employee Network & our Employee Support Team. Benefits
We have a fabulous range of benefits including our benefits platform “Vivup” which can help you save on your weekly shop, plus discounts on clothing, eating out, entertainment, gym memberships and more. We have an excellent Employee Assistance Plan which can support your family and you with challenges around finance, fitness and health. There’s a generous local government pension (circa 16%) with shared contributory AVC’s, cycle to work schemes and reimbursement for eye tests plus much more. We support flexible working to improve your work life balance, with up to 32 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, 2 additional days at Christmas and a further 20 days that can be purchased separately. Development
You’ll get support and development along the journey there will be time for supportive reflection and supervision for yourself, opportunities for personal growth, qualifications and development, multidisciplinary initiatives, mentoring, the opportunity to make a difference, feel valued and achieve the job satisfaction you’ve always wanted. How to apply Head of Service | Children in Our Care and Care Leavers | Preston, Lancashire - LCC Career Site Careers *If you are interested in applying for this role, please provide the below with your application: Supporting Statement Highlighting why you fit the role requirements. CV/Resume If you have any questions before applying, we would be delighted to have an initial confidential chat with you so please contact
Elentari Brown
on Email:
elentari.brown@lancashire.gov.uk
to arrange a call with the hiring manager. Closing Date:
Sunday 2nd February 2025
Interviews:
Monday 17 th
February 2025
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We are looking for an exceptional candidate with the knowledge, experience, and commitment to deliver the highest standards of service. You will lead the Child in Our Care and Care Leavers service to deliver the right service, at the right time, by the right people through effective wellbeing and preventative strategies. Leadership
We seek a candidate with experience of shaping strategies and setting clear strategic initiatives to deliver purposeful and effective social work and care intervention, engaging children, young people and families. Passion
You will be passionate about improving services, focused on performance to ensure services deliver lasting and sustainable outcomes for children, young people, and their families. You possess the leadership skills to spearhead legislative initiatives and implement changes that fulfill the aspirations for care leavers as outlined in the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill. Why Join us Inclusivity
We are committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive working environment. Our aim is to ensure that everyone is equally valued and respected and that our organisation is representative of all members of society, working in an environment where individual differences are celebrated. To support this, we would especially welcome applications from any traditionally under-represented groups including people of colour, from the LGBTQ+ community or those with a disability. In addition, we provide a range of support networks including our Disabled Workers Forum, Forum of Asian & Black Employees, LGBTQ+ Employee Network & our Employee Support Team. Benefits
We have a fabulous range of benefits including our benefits platform “Vivup” which can help you save on your weekly shop, plus discounts on clothing, eating out, entertainment, gym memberships and more. We have an excellent Employee Assistance Plan which can support your family and you with challenges around finance, fitness and health. There’s a generous local government pension (circa 16%) with shared contributory AVC’s, cycle to work schemes and reimbursement for eye tests plus much more. We support flexible working to improve your work life balance, with up to 32 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, 2 additional days at Christmas and a further 20 days that can be purchased separately. Development
You’ll get support and development along the journey there will be time for supportive reflection and supervision for yourself, opportunities for personal growth, qualifications and development, multidisciplinary initiatives, mentoring, the opportunity to make a difference, feel valued and achieve the job satisfaction you’ve always wanted. How to apply Head of Service | Children in Our Care and Care Leavers | Preston, Lancashire - LCC Career Site Careers *If you are interested in applying for this role, please provide the below with your application: Supporting Statement Highlighting why you fit the role requirements. CV/Resume If you have any questions before applying, we would be delighted to have an initial confidential chat with you so please contact
Elentari Brown
on Email:
elentari.brown@lancashire.gov.uk
to arrange a call with the hiring manager. Closing Date:
Sunday 2nd February 2025
Interviews:
Monday 17 th
February 2025
#J-18808-Ljbffr
