Director Families Children
Director Families Children
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£ 119390 - 127137
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Salary:per annum
Hours per week:37 hours
Interview date:Wednesday 2 and Thursday 3 April 2025
Our longterm business plan aims to focus on early help and prevention so we can create strong communities where everyone has the best start in life and can live a healthy and happy life.
As Director you will be responsible for ensuring our Outstanding Families and Childrens services support the councils vision values and objectives. You will lead the development delivery and ongoing review of the Families and Childrens strategy and roadmap driving the culture of continuous improvement. This includes everything from early support and statutory services our Integrated Front Door (MASH) through to adoption.
We are looking for someone who is forwardthinking focused on performance outcomes and has a practical but strategic resultsdriven approach. You should already be working at a senior level in Families and Childrens services with a proven record of leading strategic development and delivering successful programmes in a large organisation.
You must have strong technical expertise in all areas of social work. We are looking for someone who focuses on delivering excellent outcomes for children partnership working and innovation.
We are looking for someone who is proactive confident and decisive in a fastpaced environment. You will need to be skilled at prioritising effectively offering strategic guidance and inspiring confidence in others. Demonstrating integrity you will lead the directorate through change while ensuring the right skills are in place to meet the needs of children manage performance and secure outstanding outcomes. You will also need to navigate the political landscape with a high level of awareness and work closely with the leadership team as part of a One Council approach.
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of creativity and innovation with clear examples of successful leadership and achievements particularly in collaboration with partners and systems. They will also bring experience in working across education and transformation with a strong emphasis on crossservice collaboration.
Why us
Wiltshire Council is a friendly welcoming place to work with a One Council ethos. Thats why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.Explore more benefits here!
Please download and read the role description and person specificationcarefully before you apply as well asOur Identity.
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion dignity trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
Please upload your CV and a Supporting Statement (maximum four A4 pages each).
Your CV should include contact details for two referees one must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be contacted if you reach the final stages and only with your permission.
In your Supporting Statement tell us why youre interested in this role and share examples of your experience that show how you meet the person specification.
All applications must be submitted online including the supporting statement.
For more details or an informal discussion with Sarah Fraser Senior Executive Recruitment Consultant or Jen Salter Corporate Director Children and Education please contact Sarah: or call.
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read ourstatement of commitment to equality and inclusion.
Please ensure to regularly check your spam/junk folder for any communication from us regarding your application status. We wouldnt want you to miss out on any important updates or interview invitations. Thank you!
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
