Head Of Service - Quality Assurance, Partnerships and Safeguarding

Interim Head of Service - QA, Partnerships and SafeguardingLocation: Plymouth, DevonContract: Interim (26 Weeks)Rate: 620 per day PAYEHours: 37 per weekStart Date: October 2026IR35: Inside IR35 Our client is seeking an experienced senior leader within Children''s Services to join them on an interim basis as Head of Service for Quality Assurance, Partnerships and Safeguarding. This is a key leadership role within a forward-thinking local authority, providing strategic direction across safeguarding, quality assurance and multi-agency partnership working. The successful candidate will play a central role in driving service improvement, maintaining high standards of practice and ensuring positive outcomes for children, young people and families. Key ResponsibilitiesProvide expert advice and guidance to senior leaders and elected members on national policy, legislation and best practice.Lead and develop quality assurance frameworks to improve practice and performance.Drive continuous improvement across safeguarding services.Strengthen and maintain effective partnerships across the wider children''s workforce and key agencies.Ensure children, young people and families receive services that improve outcomes and promote safety and wellbeing.Monitor and evaluate performance against local and national expectations, implementing improvement plans where required.Support inspection readiness and contribute to strategic planning and service development.Lead, motivate and develop ..... full job details .....