Job Title: Head of Service for Corporate ParentingLocation: London Borough Council, East LondonContract Details: Temporary, 6 months, with potential to extendSalary: 550 per day UmbrellaSkills: leadership, management, social work, legislation, budgeting, safeguarding, quality improvement, performance management, stakeholder engagement, communication, emotional intelligence, coaching and mentoring, driving, strategic planning, policy development, project management, care planningAbout Our Client:Join our client, in the Children''s Services Directorate for a London Borough Council, as the Head of Service for Corporate Parenting. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality statutory social work services, ensuring that children subject to Care Proceedings, Children in Care, and Care Experienced Young People receive the support they need.Responsibilities:Provide effective and inclusive leadership for the Corporate Parenting team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services in line with local and national indicators.Ensure practise is in line with legislation and relevant guidance, delivering effective assessments, plans, and interventions to meet children and families'' needs.Manage budgets within the relevant services.Act as a decision-maker for the Emergency Duty Team on a rota basis.Complete supervision and Performance Development Reviews within the designated timeframe.Demonstrate flexibility by working outside normal office hours and ..... full job details .....