- Liaises with representatives of other relevant agencies.
- Studies and advises upon changes in legislation that will impact upon social service provision.
- Monitors and evaluates departmental performance with a view to improving social service provision.
- Plans work schedules, assigns tasks and delegates responsibilities of social services staff.
- Determines staffing, financial, material and other short and long-term needs.
- Provides leadership and management to ensure services are delivered in accordance with statutory requirements and in line with the local authority social services department’s policies and procedures.