Head of Children's Services

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Head of Childrens Services | North East Lincolnshire | Full Time | £38,000 per annum
About our client
Our client is a local charity dedicated to supporting people affected by domestic abuse. They provide practical support, safe accommodation, advice, and guidance to help individuals and families rebuild their lives. The organisation also works closely with local services and the wider community to create safer, stronger communities.
Whats in it for you?
£38,000 per annum, full-time (Monday to Friday, 9 am5 pm), with flexible working hours, including occasional evenings or emergency support, to meet the needs of children and staff
Lead and develop a dedicated team delivering frontline childrens services
Opportunity to implement and shape innovative groupwork programmes for children and young people
Work within a supportive, mission-driven organisation committed to child safeguarding and wellbeing
Access to ongoing professional development, including accredited IDVA training
Generous holiday allowance and supportive workplace culture
Are you the right person for the job?
We are looking for a passionate and experienced leader who:
Has at least 2 years experience managing childrens services staff
Understands the impact of domestic abuse on children and families
Is skilled in safeguarding, child protection, and trauma-informed practice
Can manage performance, ensure quality outcomes, and develop new systems or practices
Has excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
Can remain calm under pressure and provide professional support in crisis situations
What will your role look like?
As Head of Childrens Services, you will:
Lead, manage, and support childrens services staff to deliver high-quality, outcomes-focused support
Carry a caseload of children requiring 1:1 support, ensuring risks and needs are addressed
Oversee safeguarding, risk assessment, and lone working procedures, acting as the lead professional for child protection
Develop, deliver, and evaluate groupwork programmes such as Day Programmes, Talking to My Mum, Childrens Freedom Programme, Expect Respect, and ACE Recovery Toolkit
Ensure compliance with legislation, organisational policies, and funder requirements
Represent childrens services at internal, multi-agency, and national meetings
Manage staff recruitment, supervision, performance reviews, and professional development
Monitor, audit, and report on service delivery, outcomes, and quality standards
Promote service user involvement, ensuring childrens voices are heard and acted upon
Contribute to fundraising, awareness, and outreach activities when required
As this role involves working in women-only spaces, applications are only accepted from women in line with Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
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Location:
West Marsh
Salary:
£35,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Management

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