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We are looking to recruit a Head of Service to oversight the Fostering and Children's Service areas within Wrexham. Our client has a well-structure and organised team that are looking to grow their staffing levels. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced and supportive team.
This is a hybrid role
Main duties include:
- You will be a key member of the Children's Social Care Senior Management team in Wrexham, who have a joint focus on driving forward improved practice, performance and quality plans across Children's Social Care Services. As well as leading on the Corporate Parent strategic plan, you will engage effectively with key partners and stakeholders on an operational and strategic level, developing key multi agency partnerships as well as engaging with elected members and senior council officers.
- You will have proven skills/knowledge in leading and managing people effectively, including employee engagement and take a coaching and reflective approach to supervision to enable others to improve their practice, manage risks and keep children and young people safe.
- The Corporate Parenting service has several exciting projects. We have launched our 'Big Ask' in ensuring our children needs are met from the wider community and recently launched our Special Guardianship Policy. These projects and partnerships across Wrexham are benefiting our children and young people, so it's great time to join Children's Social Care.
Why Choose Ackerman Pierce?
Ackerman Pierce calls upon over 15 years' worth of experience in recruiting directly into the Social Work / NHS Sector. We can offer a unique experience within recruitment where you have your own personal consultant, a DBS and Compliance service with a quick and easy registration process. We pride ourselves on a guaranteed weekly payment process.
To discuss this Head of Service vacancy or any similar vacancies we currently have available in Wrexham, please email your updated CV to us or contact Ollie Barrett at Akerman Pierce for more information.
