Head of Service - Family - Adolescent Practice Lead

Join Harrow Children’sServices– Head of Service
- Family Help
- Adolescent Practice Lead Be part of an ambitious

Children’s Social Care service improving outcomes for children and families

The London Borough of Harrowisenteringan exciting periodas we deliveranambitiousprogramme of Children’sServices reform,including Families First, Best Start Family Hubs, Best Start in Life and SEND reforms. Our ambition is clear:tohelpevery child thrivebyreshapingsupport for children, youngpeopleand families across the borough.

Through the Families First Programme,we aredevelopinga practice system where relationships are central,families are supported to make decisions about their own lives, andmulti-disciplinaryhelpis offered at the earliest opportunity.

As one of our two Heads of Service in Family Helpyouwill playa pivotal leadership role in shaping, coordinatingandcontinuously improving Harrow’sFamily Help systemat a key point in its development with leadership in the area of adolescent & youth offer including Harrow’s Youth Justice Service.

You willlead

Harrow’sFamily Help Teams including the Youth Justice Servicetodelivertimely,effective and proportionate support,improving outcomes and life chances for children and families, particularly those who aremost vulnerable.

You willensurethe local Family Help system isaligned with Harrow’swider

Children’sReforms Programmesandthe Children’s Social Care National Framework.

As we developspecialistareas of practice,youwillhelp shapetheseemergingservicesand ensure integrationwithpartnersand lead thecontinuedevolution of ourworkwithchildren and families.

We are looking for acreative,ambitious leader who is passionate about improving children’s livesand experience inrelevantareas of practice.

You will be energised by the opportunity to lead adeveloping service, influence practice across the system and contribute to national learning on the future of children’s social care.

• Providing high-quality leadership of our Family Help Teams to ensure the very highest professional practice delivering an integrated approach leading on helpforadolescentsand their families.
• Be the lead to create andmaintainmulti-agency working and developing collaborative relationships with partners to ensure that children and young people are supported and safeguarded.
• Responsible for ensuring that children'sassessments and plans have clear priorities, are ofgood quality and focus on the child's needs.
• Drive forward the key priorities and values of the service by working in collaboration with the wider Children’s Services Leadership Team.
• Champion strengths-based, relationship-basedand family-led practice, with a clear focus on early intervention,prevention and sustainable outcomes.
• Use performance insight, audit, qualityassuranceand professional curiosity to drive continuous improvement and support confident decision-making.
• Work collaboratively with senior leaders and partners to strengthen safeguarding responses, manage risk well and promote inclusive, culturally competent practice.

We are looking for a strategic and resilient leader with a strong background in children’s social care and safeguarding. You will bring credibility, soundjudgementand the ability to lead in a complex, fast-paced environment where partnership working, risk management and high-quality practice are essential.

You will be confident in providing both support and challenge, developing managers and practitioners, and creating the conditions for reflective, evidence-informed and child-centred practice. You will also be able to translate strategy into delivery, using data and intelligence to improve services, manage demand anddemonstrateimpact for children and families.

• A recognised Social Work…