Adult Services - Head Of Service

Ackerman Pierce are looking to recruit a Head of Service for an Adults Team within the Social Care industry in Herefordshire. The vacancy will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstances and your performance.

Responsibilities include:

1. Oversee complex, safeguarding and legal case challenges.
2. Ensure compliance with the Care Act and related legislation.
3. Oversee safeguarding enquiries, adhering to Making Safeguarding Personal principles.
4. Collaborate with partners to deliver high-quality services.
5. Oversee social work teams and ensure operational spend is managed and performance.
6. Undertake any duties commensurate with the role.
7. Have good knowledge and skills in adult social work.
8. Work as part of the senior leadership team.
9. Support the teams through change management.

Experience preferred:

Post qualifying experience of working as a Head of Service within the UK.

The Team:

Well-structured organised team, growing their social worker staffing levels.

Minimum Requirements:

1. SWE Registration
2. 5 years' post qualifying experience within UK Social Care industry
3. Managerial experience
4. Enhanced DBS (we can obtain for you)
5. Eligibility to work in the UK

Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce:

1. Your own personal consultant
2. Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide
3. DBS and Compliance Service
4. Quick and Easy Registration Process
5. Access to CPD
6. Guaranteed weekly payment

To discuss this Head of Service position, or any similar vacancies we have available in Manchester, please contact Ollie Barrett or email your updated CV today.