Strategic Head of Service for Early Help - London, United Kingdom - Akton Recruitment

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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 daytoday delivery of integrated front door multiagency 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.
  • Indepth 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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