Head of Service for Polaris Children's Services in Cyprus

3 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Polaris Children's Services Full time
Job Description

Head of Service, British Forces Social Work Service, Cyprus (BFSWS)

Salary: £48,000 plus on-call payments

Specific Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Full time, permanent

Location: British Forces Cyprus (BFC)

Base Location: Episkopi, Cyprus

Reporting to: Head of Service, British Forces Social Work Service, Cyprus (BFSWS)

Benefits: 24 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays as normally observed in Cyprus, Life Insurance x 2, Employee Discount Scheme, potential to earn up to an extra £2150 through out of hours payments as part of an out of hours duty manager rota.

About Us:

Polaris Children's Services is a leading provider of social care services in the UK and overseas. We deliver statutory and non-statutory services to military communities, ensuring the well-being of service personnel, children, and families.

Our team in Cyprus is part of the Polaris Community of companies, working closely with the British military and associated civilian personnel. We have a strong presence in Europe, Canada, Kenya, Belize, the United States of America, Saudi Arabia, the South Atlantic Islands, Singapore, British Indian Ocean Territories, Gibraltar, Brunei, and Nepal.

We are seeking an experienced Head of Service to lead our team in Cyprus. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing strategic leadership, managing staff, and delivering high-quality social work services that meet the needs of our clients.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide overall leadership and management to the British Forces Social Work Service in Cyprus.
  • Lead, develop, and deliver integrated services that meet the needs of service personnel, children, young people, and their families.
  • Ensure consistent service standards of delivery against agreed activity datasets and key performance indicators.
  • Identify and report gaps in service provision, unmet need, key themes, and trends, along with associated risks and mitigation strategies.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with partner agencies and Command Personnel within British Forces Cyprus.

Requirements:

  • Professional Social Work qualification (BA (Hons), DIP SW, CQSW, CSS) and registration with Social Work England or equivalent.
  • Management qualification desirable.
  • 5 years' post-qualification experience in a social work management role.
  • Computer literacy skills.
  • Experience of report writing to a high level.
  • A comprehensive working knowledge of relevant legislation and child/adult safeguarding procedures.
  • Ability to work flexibly, including travel across Cyprus and the UK, and participate in the Out of Hours duty management rota.

What We Offer:

Polaris Children's Services offers a competitive salary, 24 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays, Life Insurance x 2, Employee Discount Scheme, and potential to earn up to an extra £2150 through out of hours payments. The successful candidate will also be supported to attain the legal right to reside and work in British Forces, Cyprus, and will have access to accommodation, education, health support, and moving costs.

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