As a head of service you’ll:
- oversee, lead and motivate social work teams to ensure effective service delivery
- set the strategic direction of the service and identify areas of improvement
- develop and oversee relationships with statutory partners such as police and health services
- make strategic decisions around risk, crisis intervention and resource allocation
- set a culture of continuous improvement to ensure positive outcomes for children and families
- manage budgets, make decisions on staffing levels and agree funding for recruitment
- set performance objectives, conduct reviews and address issues within social work teams
- help foster an inclusive work culture that proactively addresses discrimination