Head Of Transformation And Assurance
- Recruiter
- Blackpool Council
- Location
- Blackpool, Lancashire, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
- Salary
- from £67,079
- Posted
- 16 Nov 2022
- Closes
- 08 Dec 2022
- Ref
- 4268344
- Job role
- Finance director
- Sector
- Accounting - Public practice
- Experience level
- Director
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: 37hrs
Salary: Grade H7 £67,079.00 - £73,339.00 per annum
Closing date: 4th December at 23:59
Head of Service Transformation and Assurance
Blackpool Childrens Services are looking for a Transformation and Assurance Head of Service.
As part of our improvement journey, we want to transform the experience and the outcomes we achieve with children and families in Blackpool
This is an exciting role which will influence shape and ultimately lead the transformation of Children's Social Care and Education in Blackpool. This role will be key to driving continuous improvement as part of our "Getting to Good Journey" and the "Levelling Up" opportunities for Blackpool children and families. The successful candidate will work with partners and corporate colleagues to transform the delivery of services to Blackpool families through service planning and redesign, workforce development and management of associated people and budgets. The role will work to and alongside the Director of Children's Services, and the Assistant Directors for Children's Social Care and Education. In addition, the successful candidate will lead the Quality Assurance Service for Children's Social Care - ensuring that information from a range of sources, audit, performance information and outcome measures is used to drive the areas of focus for improvement and support the transformation of services.
Blackpool Children's Services have a shared sense of purpose based upon the Blackpool Families Rock approach which encapsulates values, culture and practice principle's that drives our work with children and families. We are proud that this model was co-produced with our key partners, specifically Blackpool's children their families as well as our professional partners. It evidences how we aspire to co-production being the heart of all we do in Blackpool.
Blackpool Families Rock is not just about how we work with families, but also how we work together. We have invested in our workforce and take pride in ensuring our staff feel valued, are listened to, and are well supported in their work life balance by utilizing a range of flexible working options. Our staff care about Blackpool's children and families, and we care about them.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of the most ambitious and dynamic resort revival programme in a generation, led by Blackpool Council. Blackpool is the UK's most popular seaside resort, attracting more than 15 million visitors a year and offering year-round attractions. We currently have a £1billion+ growth and prosperity programme and £40.5million of Town Deal funding to deliver real change in the resort.
If you would like to come and join us on the next stage of our journey, we would love to hear from you.
Please contact Victoria Gent, Director of Children's Services on victoria.gent@blackpool.gov.uk
Interview date: 13th December
Interview location: Bickerstaffe, Blackpool
Click here to view the Job Description.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults. This post is subject to satisfactory two year reference history, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.
Hours: 37hrs
Salary: Grade H7 £67,079.00 - £73,339.00 per annum
Closing date: 4th December at 23:59
Head of Service Transformation and Assurance
Blackpool Childrens Services are looking for a Transformation and Assurance Head of Service.
As part of our improvement journey, we want to transform the experience and the outcomes we achieve with children and families in Blackpool
This is an exciting role which will influence shape and ultimately lead the transformation of Children's Social Care and Education in Blackpool. This role will be key to driving continuous improvement as part of our "Getting to Good Journey" and the "Levelling Up" opportunities for Blackpool children and families. The successful candidate will work with partners and corporate colleagues to transform the delivery of services to Blackpool families through service planning and redesign, workforce development and management of associated people and budgets. The role will work to and alongside the Director of Children's Services, and the Assistant Directors for Children's Social Care and Education. In addition, the successful candidate will lead the Quality Assurance Service for Children's Social Care - ensuring that information from a range of sources, audit, performance information and outcome measures is used to drive the areas of focus for improvement and support the transformation of services.
Blackpool Children's Services have a shared sense of purpose based upon the Blackpool Families Rock approach which encapsulates values, culture and practice principle's that drives our work with children and families. We are proud that this model was co-produced with our key partners, specifically Blackpool's children their families as well as our professional partners. It evidences how we aspire to co-production being the heart of all we do in Blackpool.
Blackpool Families Rock is not just about how we work with families, but also how we work together. We have invested in our workforce and take pride in ensuring our staff feel valued, are listened to, and are well supported in their work life balance by utilizing a range of flexible working options. Our staff care about Blackpool's children and families, and we care about them.
This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of the most ambitious and dynamic resort revival programme in a generation, led by Blackpool Council. Blackpool is the UK's most popular seaside resort, attracting more than 15 million visitors a year and offering year-round attractions. We currently have a £1billion+ growth and prosperity programme and £40.5million of Town Deal funding to deliver real change in the resort.
If you would like to come and join us on the next stage of our journey, we would love to hear from you.
Please contact Victoria Gent, Director of Children's Services on victoria.gent@blackpool.gov.uk
Interview date: 13th December
Interview location: Bickerstaffe, Blackpool
Click here to view the Job Description.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/vulnerable adults. This post is subject to satisfactory two year reference history, Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check, medical clearance, evidence of any essential qualifications and proof of legal working in accordance with the Asylum and Immigration Act 1996.