Role: Head of Service (Permanence) REF 138324
Contract Length: Until 26/03/27
Location: Hybrid/Dorchester
IR35: Inside
Pay Rate to Intermediary: Up to £600 per day
Security Clearance: Enhanced DBS
Spinwell is recruiting for a Head of Service (Permanence) for an excellent opportunity within the public sector.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE HEAD OF SERVICE (PERMANENCE)
As Head of Permanence, you will provide leadership across a range of statutory children's social care services, ensuring high-quality practice and positive outcomes for children and young people.
You will oversee Dorset's Permanence Service, including direct line management of the Service Manager and three Permanence Teams, while influencing practice across wider Children in Care services.
Working alongside senior leaders and multi-agency partners, you will play a key role in ensuring every child experiences effective care planning, permanence planning, and enduring relationships that support them throughout their lives.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE OF THE HEAD OF SERVICE (PERMANENCE)
- Extensive leadership experience within Children's Services
- Proven experience leading Children in Care and Permanence Services
- Strong understanding of the Children Act 1989 and relevant statutory frameworks
- Experience managing complex safeguarding and permanence arrangements
- A track record of delivering service improvement and positive outcomes
- Strong partnership-building and stakeholder management skills
- Experience leading large multidisciplinary teams and managing budgets
- The ability to influence at senior strategic level across organisations
- Social Work qualification and registration (where applicable
We welcome all applications regardless of background, in line with our commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion.
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Head of Service (Permanence) - Council in Dorchester employer: Spinwell Global Limited
Spinwell is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of Edinburgh, where collaboration and innovation thrive. With a strong commitment to employee growth, we provide opportunities for professional development and a culture that values diversity, equality, and inclusion. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the public sector while enjoying the benefits of a hybrid working model and competitive pay.
