Head of Children's Services - Adoption
Ref: f85d42378518434dab5a8eef9472b117* Provide strategic and operational leadership of Aspire Adoption, ensuring high-quality, compliant, and child-centred services
* Act as the Registered Manager, overseeing all Ofsted inspections and ensuring performance aligns with national and local expectations
* Lead continuous service improvement through effective quality assurance, performance management, and user engagement
* Develop and manage effective partnerships across local authorities, health, and voluntary agencies to deliver integrated, impactful adoption services
* Oversee budgets and service resources to ensure sustainability, value for money, and delivery of strategic priorities
* Qualified Social Worker (SW England registered) with a degree in Social Work and advanced professional development in adoption or children's services * Proven senior leadership experience in managing adoption or related services within a public sector or multi-agency environment * Strong understanding of relevant legislation, regulatory frameworks, and safeguarding responsibilities in children's social care * Demonstrated ability to manage high-profile services, staff teams, performance frameworks, and service-user involvement * Skilled in stakeholder management, governance reporting, and service transformation through innovation and collaboration
* Act as the Registered Manager, overseeing all Ofsted inspections and ensuring performance aligns with national and local expectations
* Lead continuous service improvement through effective quality assurance, performance management, and user engagement
* Develop and manage effective partnerships across local authorities, health, and voluntary agencies to deliver integrated, impactful adoption services
* Oversee budgets and service resources to ensure sustainability, value for money, and delivery of strategic priorities
* Qualified Social Worker (SW England registered) with a degree in Social Work and advanced professional development in adoption or children's services * Proven senior leadership experience in managing adoption or related services within a public sector or multi-agency environment * Strong understanding of relevant legislation, regulatory frameworks, and safeguarding responsibilities in children's social care * Demonstrated ability to manage high-profile services, staff teams, performance frameworks, and service-user involvement * Skilled in stakeholder management, governance reporting, and service transformation through innovation and collaboration
Head of Children's Services - Adoption
Ref: f85d42378518434dab5a8eef9472b117
Bournemouth, England
Venn Group
Human Resources & Legal