Head of Service - Safeguarding & QA

Liquid Personnel are currently recruiting for a Head of Service for Safeguarding & QA to join Medway’s Children services.

Are you a visionary leader with a passion for safeguarding and improving outcomes for children and families? Medway Council is seeking a dynamic Head of Safeguarding and Quality Assurance to lead strategic development and drive excellence in social work practice across our Children’s Services division.

What’s in it for you as a Head of Service?

• A competitive salary up to £73,241 plus £18,000 in bonuses 
• A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays.
• An excellent local government pension scheme.
• Free car parking.
• Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office).
• Relocation package of up to £8,000.
• A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.
• Access to professional development and support including Community Care Inform.

As a key member of the Children’s Services Management Team, you will:

• Lead the Safeguarding and QA Team, ensuring high-quality, impactful services.
• Champion continuous improvement and innovation in social work and early help.
• Collaborate with partners, stakeholders, and families to shape service delivery.
• Oversee budgets and ensure services are delivered safely and efficiently.
• Provide strategic insight and challenge to improve practice and outcomes.

What we are looking for in a Head of Service:

• You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent.
• Be registered with Social Work England.
• NVQ level 5 in Management or equivalent management qualification.
• Extensive management experience including the management of change.   
• Experience in successfully planning for and contributing to the Ofsted inspection process.

If this sounds like it could be the right role for you then please contact Mozz Radwan on 02038573486 or Mozz.Radwan@liquidpersonnel.com

We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.