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Position: Head of Children and Family Services (West Cornwall)
Department: Children’s Social Care

Location: 4W, New County Hall, Treyew Road, Truro, TR1,3AY (Will alternate with Penzance base also)
Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
Salary: Grade 7 - £63,255 and £85,507 per annum
Contract: Permanent

Are you ready to take your career to the next level as a senior social work leader?

“Senior leaders and politicians are relentless in their drive to continue to improve the lives of Cornwall’s children and families”

“Staff’s care, commitment and child-focused approach shine through when they talk about their work. This positive working environment helps to foster a culture in which an enthusiasm and commitment to do the best for children is found at all levels in the organisation.”

Ofsted, July 2024

Baltimore Consulting are proud to be working in exclusive partnership with Cornwall Council to appoint an exceptional Head of Service for their Children and Family Services in West Cornwall, an area known for its beauty and opportunity. Cornwall holds a proven track record for innovation and delivering exceptional outcomes for children and families. Cornwall have been consistently recognised by Ofsted for our commitment to relationship-based practice and early intervention including our nationally leading Family Hubs and Start for Life initiatives. We are now seeking a passionate leader who can improve experiences and outcomes for Cornwall’s children and families in an empowering working environment where professional expertise can flourish.

Cornwall are deeply committed to relationship-based practice and Early Help, ensuring early intervention and access to the right support before issues escalate. Cornwall has a wide range of innovative multidisciplinary teams and team around the child initiatives to support the most complex children and families who are at most risk. Cornwall is proud to consistently achieve some of the best experiences and outcomes for Care Leavers in the country.

As Head of Service, you will:

Lead multidisciplinary teams
Shape and further improve early help and children’s social care services
Lead specific practice areas across Cornwall
Drive innovation and evidence-based interventions
Further strengthen staff confidence, capability, wellbeing and resilience 

Skills and Requirements:

Qualified and registered social worker
Proven track record of effective leadership in social care (ideally within a Local Authority setting)
Ability to lead the development and delivery of innovative, evidence-based interventions
Strong commitment to improving children's experiences and outcomes
Expertise in building the confidence, capabilities, and resilience of the workforce
Excellent ability to foster a positive, supportive work environment
Willingness to engage in mentoring or coaching to further develop leadership skills
Ability to work effectively within a senior leadership teamWhat Cornwall can offer you:

In recognition of the vital contribution you make, Cornwall offer an attractive package of benefits including:

A competitive salary.
A generous relocation package up to £8,000.
Joining a friendly, high performing, supportive Senior Leadership Team.
A tailored induction to meet your specific learning and support needs.
An outstanding core curriculum to support your ongoing leadership development with a high-quality programme of evidence-based learning and development to enhance skills and practice.
Access to a Cornwall Council lease car.
26 days paid annual leave per year (rising to 29 after 5 years of service), plus bank holidays.
Flexible working opportunities.
Payment of your Social Work England registration fees.
Co-pilot virtual assistance to reduce time spent on recording and administration. 

If you are ready to rise to the challenge and develop your career in one of the most beautiful areas of the country, we would like to hear from you.  

For more information about this opportunity, or a confidential discussion about your suitability, please contact Scott Speed, our Childrens Services Specialist on the below contact details or click on the link to apply:

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Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant.  Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills.  Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process