Head of Social Services

Overview: We are seeking a highly experienced and dedicated individual for the position of Head of Service to lead our Tees-Valley Care Social Care Services. The successful candidate will be a Registered Social Worker with a minimum of 5 years of Team Manager experience in either Adults or Children’s Services. This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities, including overseeing Children's Homes and Supported Living services, fostering and adoption, staff training, safeguarding, budget management, and service development. Key Responsibilities:
Team Management:
Utilise own experience 5 years or more of Team Manager experience to lead and develop an in-house social work team for a fostering and adoption service. Hold Practice Educator Status to provide training and development for the social work team.
OFSTED Responsibilities:
Take up the registered OFSTED post of Responsible Individual for Children’s Homes, ensuring compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations 2015. Oversee the Children’s Homes Registered Manager, providing support to maintain and achieve Good and Outstanding OFSTED Inspection ratings. Establish and open an additional Solo Children’s Home and a two-bed Children’s home within 24 months.
Supported Living:
Take up the registered OFSTED post of Registered Person for Supported Living, ensuring compliance with the Supported Living Regulations 2023. Supervise and oversee the Supported Living Registered Service Manager & Supported Living Homes Managers, aiming for Good and Outstanding OFSTED Inspection ratings.
Training and Development:
Lead training initiatives for safeguarding, physical intervention, and other relevant areas alongside the in-house clinical team. Oversee the implementation of restrain reduction promises and objectives.
Safeguarding:
Act as the overall Company Safeguarding Lead.
Financial Management:
Be responsible for ensuring that homes and services operate within allocated budgets.
Property Management:
Collaborate with the in-house maintenance team to ensure that properties are maintained to a high standard.
Service Development:
Lead and develop the Children’s social care service, including registering a children’s fostering service with OFSTED.
Person Specification:
Essential Criteria:
Registered Social Worker with a valid registration. Minimum 5 years of Team Manager experience in Adults or Children’s Services. Practice Educator Status. Strong leadership skills with a proven track record of managing teams.
Desirable Criteria:
Previous experience in opening and managing Children's Homes. Previous experience in achieving Good and Outstanding OFSTED Inspection ratings. Experience in developing and registering a children’s fostering service with OFSTED. Experience as a Responsible Individual for Children’s Homes. Experience as a Registered Person for Supported Living. Budget management experience. Knowledge of restrain reduction practices and implementation.
This is a challenging yet rewarding opportunity for an individual with a passion for social care and a commitment to achieving the highest standards. If you meet the criteria and are ready to take on a leadership role, we invite you to apply for this position. Job Type: Full-time Salary: £61,260.00-£64,775.00 per year Benefits: Casual dress Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Free or subsidised travel Free parking On-site parking UK visa sponsorship
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate: Middlesbrough: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education: Bachelor's (required)
Experience: Social work Team Manager: 5 years (preferred)
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