Head of Regional Adoption Agency

Working on behalf of a Local Authority, Aatom Recruitment has a new opportunity for a Head of Regional Adoption Agency on a 6 months contract with the possibility of extension.

Main responsibilities:

• Ensure that each of the local authorities fulfil its statutory, regulatory and national minimum standards required through the Regional Adoption Agency
• Ensure the continuing and cost-effective development of services, ensuring that provision is efficient and effective and in accordance with the Regional Adoption Agency vision, values and strategy.
• Effectively line-manage the performance of the management team within the Regional Adoption Agency
• Deliver a balanced budget and identify additional funding which will enhance the performance of the Regional Adoption Agency
• To have an excellent understanding of the wider permanence agenda which by partnership working and early identification and planning for children will lead to improved outcomes for children and families across the region.

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker
• SWE registration
• Significant social care leadership experience
• experience of managing a regional adoption agency

If you are interested in this position, please apply or contact Pocholo for more information!