Director of Children's Services Reform & Professional Standards

Preston - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Director of Childrens Social Care Reform and Professional Standards

Location: County Hall Preston Lancashire

Salary:(plus relocation and car allowance)

Reports to: Executive Director for Education and Childrens Services

About the role:

Lancashire County Council is seeking a visionary and dynamic leader to drive the transformation of Childrens Social Care and lead the implementation of the families first programme.

Key responsibilities

Lead the strategic design planning and delivery of the families first programme.
Provide visionary leadership for quality assurance inspection and safeguarding early help and professional standards.
Work collaboratively with partners across police health education and other agencies to embed reforms and deliver improved outcomes.
Ensure operational and workforce implications are fully considered in all reforms.
Deputise for the Director of Childrens Social Care at senior forums and statutory boards.

About You

Proven track record of senior leadership in childrens services with experience of delivering large-scale change and innovation.
Extensive knowledge of childrens social care legislation and Ofsted regulatory standards.
Experience of building effective partnerships and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
Strong communication skills with the ability to operate effectively within political environments.

Please attach a word document no longer than 2 A4 pages with the following:

a detailed account of your experience in leading a large Childrens social care services
a statement on why you are the right candidate for this role.

Interviews 4th and 12th December

For a confidential conversation with our Executive Director please contact:

Job Description & Person Specification

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DescriptionDirector of Childrens Social Care Reform and Professional StandardsLocation: County Hall Preston LancashireSalary:(plus relocation and car allowance)Reports to: Executive Director for Education and Childrens ServicesAbout the role:Lancashire County Council is seeking a visionary and dynam...