Head of Services

Harrow (On-site)
Up to £40000 per annum
Full-time
Temporary (Ongoing)
Job description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of individuals? Do you have knowledge of safeguarding, compliance with health and social care regulations, and experience in leadership and service delivery? Do you enjoy engaging, motivating and influencing people?

TPP are recruiting an inspiring and dynamic Head of Service to lead operations, ensuring the delivery of exceptional services for adults, young people, and children.

The Role:

As the Head of Service, you will be responsible for leading a talented team of Locality Managers, ensuring workforce is skilled, competent, and continuously developing. Your leadership will foster positive relationships with stakeholders and communities, ensuring our services meet evolving client needs.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development and alignment of operational practices to achieve KPIs across adult, children, and young people's services.
  • Expand existing services and explore new opportunities for service/product development.
  • Write funding applications and proposals to secure resources for new and existing services.
  • Manage budgets, ensuring cost-effective service delivery and financial control.
  • Drive business strategy to meet organisational targets and standards.
  • Ensure compliance with Local Authority Commissioning, safeguarding regulations, and relevant legislation.
  • Lead an inclusive approach, engaging clients, families, staff, volunteers, and the wider community in service development.
  • Provide effective leadership to Locality Managers and key personnel, focusing on best practices and quality outcomes.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with commissioners, funders, schools, and third-sector organisations.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory standards, such as Ofsted and Care Act regulations
  • Engage with the community and professional networks to enhance service reach.

Requirements

  • Strong leadership and management skills, with experience in overseeing multidisciplinary teams.
  • In-depth knowledge of health and social care regulations, including safeguarding and compliance standards.
  • Financial management expertise, including budget development and cost optimisation.
  • Experience in service expansion, innovation, and business strategy development.
  • Ability to develop and maintain stakeholder relationships, including commissioners and funders.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strategic planning and problem-solving abilities, particularly in complex or challenging situations.
  • Experience in writing successful funding applications and proposals.
  • Ability to drive service quality improvements and deliver exceptional customer experiences.
  • A proactive approach to leadership, with integrity and accountability in decision-making.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

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Posted on: 06 September 2024
Closing date: 27 September 2024 at 08:05
Job ref: GY81441
Tags: Social / Support Work