Hounslow Council - Head of Safeguarding - Childrens services

Posted 02 September 2020
Salary £450 - £500 per day
LocationHounslow
Job type Temporary
Discipline Social Care
ReferenceLORNA_1599034293
Contact NameLorna Burner

Job description

  1. Provide high quality advice, support and assistance to the Executive Director - Children's and Adults' Director - Children's Safeguarding & Specialist Services, Senior Leadership Team, Officers and Members of the Council on relevant Children's Social Care strategies, policies and projects.
  2. Manage staff and resources allocated to the job, in accordance with the Council's Vision, Policies, Governance Arrangements and Values; and to demonstrate behaviours that promote and develop positive corporate working within the Council.
  3. Lead and manage the Safeguarding and Support Service efficiently and effectively delivering a high-quality accessible service that promotes excellent practice to meet the needs and standards of the Council and residents.
  4. Realise the benefits of Hounslow's diversity by promoting the needs and aspirations of Hounslow's communities.
  5. Realise the benefits of a flexible approach to work in undertaking the duties and responsibilities of this post and participating in multidisciplinary and cross directorate and cross organisational groups and team tasks.
  6. Be a role model for effective and positive leadership behaviour that is outcome focused, future and transformation orientated.
  7. Demonstrate and ensure high standards of probity and compliance with Council Policy, Standing Orders and the Law.
  8. Act as an ambassador for the Borough, promoting and developing the Council's image and championing the interests of Hounslow's community, stakeholders and partners.

If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.