Executive Director Children Young People

London - UK

Yearly Salary: £ 166755 - 173133

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UKs first Borough of Sanctuary for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Introduction

Lewishams Childrens Services have undergone significant transformation from a double Requires Improvement judgement to a service praised for its care compassion and ability to meet the needs of young people. This improvement was driven by strategic investment a relentless focus on quality and the leadership of a DCS who gave confidence to the system and inspired change.

But Lewisham is not standing still. As one of ten Families First for Children Pathfinder authorities it is helping to shape national reform. The redesign of Family Help and Multi-Agency Child Protection Teams the School Cluster model and the expansion of Family Hubs are already delivering impact. Lewisham is at the front edge of the curve and intends to stay there.

The next phase is about sustainability and innovation. The council is looking for a leader who can maintain high standards and who can embed transformation through strong data insight and evidence-based decision-making. SEND remains a key challenge particularly around the high needs block and system-wide collaboration with health partners amid ICB restructuring. Youll need to bring grip vision and the ability to lead confidently in a complex and evolving landscape.

Whats the role

Lewisham Council is seeking a bold compassionate and visionary leader to become our next Executive Director of Children & Families. This is a rare opportunity to lead a service that has not only achieved a Good rating across all Ofsted domains but is now nationally recognised for its innovation relational practice and commitment to equity.

Whats in it for you

Excellent training and development opportunities plus a range of benefits including:

Generous holiday allowance
Local Government Pension scheme
Flexible working and family friendly policies
Season ticket and bicycle loans
A range of staff discounts including local subsidised gym memberships
Supportive staff networks

What were looking for

Whether your background is in social care or education we are looking for an exceptional leader who: can demonstrate senior systems leadership experience can communicate purpose with clarity and who has the ability to build on our already strong partnerships in a dynamic and changing environment.

Youll be part of a strong corporate team and work with a Mayor and elected members who are all deeply motivated to secure the best outcomes for the children young people and families within the borough.

This is not a role for someone looking to maintain the status quo. Its for a leader who wants to shape a legacy drive innovation and make a lasting difference in the lives of Lewishams children and families.

Location

The job is primarily based in Laurence House Catford LondonSE6 4RU but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis.

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Special conditions

The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check

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Salary

166755 to 173133 per annum (DIR 1)

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale) which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme further details are available at Council has a dedicated employment support service Lewisham Works which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works please email and an advisor will be in touch with you.

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DescriptionDiscover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UKs first Borough of Sanctuary for our work in championing the righ...