https://jobs.co.uk/job/deputy-head-of-service-children-with-disabilities-connect2luton--d4813e0e-e3f7-4503-893c-0245835bdf23 RSS feed for Deputy Head of Service- Children with Disabilities at Connect2Luton. en-gb Wed, 01 Jul 2026 04:04:34 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/deputy-head-of-service-children-with-disabilities-connect2luton--d4813e0e-e3f7-4503-893c-0245835bdf23 https://jobs.co.uk/job/deputy-head-of-service-children-with-disabilities-connect2luton--d4813e0e-e3f7-4503-893c-0245835bdf23 Mon, 29 Jun 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: Luton | Salary: £397 - £398/day | Type: Temporary | Title: Deputy Head of Service - Children with Disabilities Service Grade: M6 (Post: PREF(phone number removed))Reports To: Head of Service Department: Children''s Social Care Working Pattern: Agile (Includes out-of-hours, evenings, weekends, and on-call rota) Purpose of Post Deputise for and assist the Head of Service in the strategic direction, performance management, and operational delivery of statutory social work interventions. Ensure vulnerable children receive a safe, consistent, and proportionate response in line with legislative regulations. Key Responsibilities Service Delivery & Risk (50%): Lead Family Help, Statutory, and Specialist teams. Formulate threshold mechanisms and take accountability for high-level risk decisions, legal gateways, and care plans (signing authority up to -1,000). Practice Leadership & QA (25%): Lead Quality Assurance (QA) audits and embed reflective learning loops to meet professional standards. Chair high-risk multi-agency meetings. Financial Management (5%): Independently manage delegated service budgets to ensure cost-effective resource allocation. Service Development & Projects (10%): Lead cross-departmental projects, identify serv... Temporary