Adults 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 circumstance and your performance.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee complex, safeguarding and legal case challenges.
• Ensure compliance with the Care Act and related legislation.
• Oversee safeguarding enquiries, adhering to Making Safeguarding Personal principles.
• Collaborate with partners to deliver high-quality services.
• Oversee social work teams and ensure operational spend is managed and performance
• Undertake any duties commensurate with role
• Have good knowledge and skills in adult social work
• Work as part of the senior leadership team
• 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:

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

Benefits of working with Ackerman Pierce:

• Your own personal consultant
• Access to a variety of Social Care jobs Nationwide
• DBS and Compliance Service
• Quick and Easy Registration Process
• Access to CPD
• Guaranteed weekly payment

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