Head of Service - Provider Services

Head of Provider Services Location: North Kent Salary: £61,140 – £73,241 per annum Additional Allowances: Special Allowance: £5,573 per annum Skill Allowance: £10,000 per annum Out of Hours: £3,000 per annum Contract: Permanent | Full-Time Workstyle: Hybrid (minimum 3 days office-based) Ready to lead change and make a lasting impact in Children’s Services? Connect2Socialwork is recruiting on behalf of a leading local authority in North Kent for an experienced and visionary Head of Provider Services . This is a senior leadership role within Children’s Services, responsible for shaping strategies, driving service improvements, and ensuring positive outcomes for children and young people. You’ll lead Provider Services, oversee placements and commissioning, manage a £13m budget, and play a key role in the Adoption Partnership South East. This is an opportunity to influence policy, deliver change, and make a real impact. Key Responsibilities ✔ Strategic leadership and vision for Provider Services ✔ Oversight of placements and commissioning expenditure ✔ Drive improvements through KPIs and performance targets ✔ Manage budgets and ensure financial accountability ✔ Champion the voice and rights of children and young people What We’re Looking For ✅ Degree in Social Work & Social Work England registration ✅ NVQ Level 5 in Management or equivalent ✅ Extensive senior management experience ✅ Strong understanding of legislation and policy frameworks ✅ Excellent leadership, stakeholder engagement, and communication skills Why Join? Competitive salary and generous allowances Hybrid working flexibility (minimum of 3 days in the office) Professional development opportunities Collaborative leadership environment Closing Date: Friday, 31 October 2025 SocialWorkJobs LeadershipOpportunity ChildrenServices NorthKentJobs HeadOfService HybridWorking Connect2Socialwork PublicSectorCareers SocialWorkLeadership

Location: Chatham, UK, GB

Posted Date: 10/31/2025