My client at the London Borough of Newham is currently recruiting for a Head of Service to oversee the Quality Assurance Team.

Rate of pay £625 per day.

Requirements for the Role

• Detailed and advanced knowledge of Children Acts 1989, 2004 and 2008 and the Inspection Framework as applied to Children and Young People's Services, the responsibilities of safeguarding boards and child protection procedures.
• A detailed understanding and awareness of the government agendas relating to safeguarding and social care workforce development and the ability to translate them into service requirements.
• A good understanding of the relevant legal, political, operational, commercial and social community aspects of a similar complex environment.

This vacancy will initially be for 3 months, with opportunity for extension after.