Head of Service (Leaving care, USAC)

Head of Service (Leaving care, USAC) – Birmingham Children Trust Location - Birmingham Children's Trust, B6 4DU 37 hours – On going contract - £500per day Job Overview:The Head of Service (Leaving Care, USAC) at Birmingham Children’s Trust will lead and oversee the delivery of high-quality services to care leavers, ensuring that all aspects of the service meet the needs of young people transitioning out of care. Substantial experience of working in a senior leadership role including improving service quality.Experience of frontline practice work managementExperience of analysing data and forecasting trendsExperience of multi-agency working and delivery of services.Experience of managing and promoting change, considering options, assessing risk and taking forward new initiatives.Experience of financial management; understanding of the importance of robust financial management arrangements, financial regulations and compliance, providing reports on budgetary control methodsExperience of successfully implementing project management and operational activitiesBusiness awareness of National and Local Government context.Evidence of persuasion and influencing skills at management level including over a range of contentious issues.Ability to write, understand and interpret complex written reports and policy documents, including the ability to evaluate the argumentsAble to build and motivate a team, creating a positive environment which encourages open discussion and innovation, supports performance, builds capability and enables professional development.Ability to set clear direction, objectives and responsibilities, assumes accountability and inspires others by acting with integrity – role modelling BEST valuesEssential:Educated to Degree level or equivalent and holds a recognised relevant professional qualificationDirect Social Work Management & Supervision – Holds a Social Work professional qualification or equivalent. Social Work post qualifying award desirable.Willingness to undergo appropriate training as requiredTo find out more information please contact Deanna at: ##### Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.