Head of Improvement

1 day ago


Rochester Kent, United Kingdom Sanctuary Personnel Ltd Full time €71,485

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency, has a new permanent position available for a Head of Improvement to work full time based in Medway.

The salary for this permanent Head of Improvement job is up to £71,485 per annum.

Main duties:

  • Lead on the improvement strategy for the service, which challenges and informs the vision and values for Children’s Services, including planning and timely delivery of key external assessments such as Ofsted inspections, peer reviews and other key priorities.
  • Lead on the development of complex transformational change and improvement projects, working collaboratively with senior leaders and stakeholders to define the needs, outcomes, and overall project aims.
  • Produce and present evidence-based reports for Members, the Director, and Assistant Director, and Partnership Improvement Board to gain their wider support and decision-making on various projects and/or service improvements.
  • Prepare submissions for external bids and grants that are in the best interests of the service, and where successful, oversee the financial governance of the project implementation, to ensure spending is within set budgets and full compliance with Council financial regulations.
  • Lead on staff engagement, ensuring good communication and feedback from staff is gathered and oversee the learning from feedback to ensure staff are effectively engaged and that their views inform key strategies and plans.
  • Contribute to the operational management and strategies development of the wider service as a member of the Children’s Service Management Team, working collaboratively with colleagues.
  • Look into emerging issues and bring diagnostic skill to areas of practice to understand what is happening and support required responses.
  • Assist and deputise for the Assistant Director of Children’s Services and provide cover for other Head of Service, as appropriate.

Requirements of this role:

  • A social Work Qualification or equivalent.
  • Understanding of relevant legislation.
  • Registered or eligible for registration.
  • This post requires registration with the relevant health professional council/governing body (Social Care England).

Contact:
This Head of Improvement job is advertised by Charlie Reeve; if you are interested in this position please click above to apply now.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, regretfully we are only able to respond to candidates who meet our clients' requirements.

As a pioneer of diverse recruitment, Sanctuary Personnel is proud to encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds as our pool of candidates is very much reflective of the clients that candidates will support within their role.

Reasonable Adjustments:
If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

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