Location
Hybrid – Camden, with travel across North London

Hours
37 hours per week

Salary
£86,889 per annum

About the Role
Hosted by Camden Council on behalf of the North London boroughs of Barnet, Camden, Enfield, Hackney, Haringey and Islington, this is an exciting opportunity to lead one of the country's most ambitious regional fostering partnerships. As Head of Service, you will provide strategic leadership for the new North London Fostering Hub, bringing together six local authorities to deliver a seamless fostering recruitment, assessment and support service.

You will lead the development of a high-performing regional service, managing a £2.2 million budget and working closely with Directors of Children's Services, elected Members, the Department for Education and regional partners to deliver lasting change.

This role offers a unique opportunity to shape fostering services at scale, increasing the number and diversity of foster carers, improving placement stability and ensuring the best possible outcomes for children and young people across North London.

Camden Council is committed to building a borough where everyone can thrive, leading bold and innovative approaches that improve lives and make Camden the best place to live, work, study and visit.

Experience
Significant senior management experience in fostering or children's social care is essential. Proven track record of leading service transformation, building successful partnerships and influencing senior stakeholders.

About you
You will be an experienced and inspirational leader, confident in using data to drive improvement and able to navigate complex environments. You are committed to delivering high-quality services for children and foster families and thrive in collaborative, ambitious leadership roles.

Qualifications
You must be a qualified social worker with demonstrable experience in fostering or children's social care leadership.