Strategic Head of Service for Early Help

2 months ago

London, United Kingdom Akton Recruitment Full time

**Job Title: Strategic Head of Service for Early Help**

**Location**: Havering, London

**Type**: 3-Month Contract, Hybrid

**Salary**: £550/day

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people, and families? Do you possess strong leadership skills and strategic vision? We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Strategic Head of Service for Early Help to lead and direct initiatives aimed at positively impacting the lives of children and families in our community.

**Responsibilities**:

- Lead and direct the work/practice to improve outcomes for children, young people, and families in Havering.
- Provide strategic oversight and support to services including Early Help, Targeted Support, MASH, and Youth Justice.
- Ensure early help services are responsive, dynamic, and effective in delivering universal and targeted services based on identified needs.
- Strategically lead and oversee the day-to-day delivery of integrated front door multi-agency safeguarding hub (MASH), early help preventative and support services, targeted youth support services, specialist safeguarding, youth justice service, and Virtual School.
- Collaborate with relevant agencies to identify and safeguard children at risk of harm, ensuring timely responses to their needs.
- Uphold high standards of social work practice in line with the Children's Services systemic model, ensuring quality assessments for all children and families.
- Provide leadership and oversight of Early Help preventative services, including volunteering and advocacy, children's center offerings, family group conferences, parenting services, and more.

**Requirements**:

- Proven experience in a senior leadership role within children's services, with a focus on early help and safeguarding.
- In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and best practices.
- Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with the capacity to build effective relationships with stakeholders.
- Commitment to improving outcomes for children, young people, and families.

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