Continuing our relentless drive to improve the quality of practice, this is the ideal role for a child-centred Children in Care Manager keen to lead a service to a position of high performance. You will bring pace, consistency of application and a desire to place children at the centre of everything the service does.

About the role :

This post is a member of the Children and Families Service Management team and plays a key role in improving outcomes for children through the strategic leadership and operational delivery of the Borough's Children in Care service. As a Head of Service, the post holder will be expected to make a broad and sustained contribution to the achievement of the authority's aims and objectives. As well as holding responsibility for the management and development of a large team, this is a role that requires significant work with partner organisations, including statutory agencies and the voluntary sector. The post reports to the Divisional Director, Children & Families who in turn reports to the Deputy Chief Executive, Families. The post has leadership responsibility for 56 staff across the service and manages a budget of £2.69 million. The role requires significant communication and liaison with the Executive Team and Members.

About You :

To succeed in this role you will be able to evidence a track record of success and sustained achievement in a senior management role within local authority children's services, particularly within children in care. You will also be able to demonstrate a detailed understanding and experience of developing high performing children in care services through outstanding leadership and management, the ability to build lasting partnerships and the ability to drive a culture of continuous improvement through a service.

How to apply :

For further information or to apply, please visit Waltham Forest social care careers website. Application is by CV and covering letter. Closing date is 27th May 2013. Alternatively please contact Mark Bearn or Andrew Timlin of Hays Executive. T 0207 259 8743 E mark.bearn@hays.com

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