Head of Safeguarding

This exciting opportunity has arisen to join our growing Senior Leadership Team in Childrens Services as we continue to improve our services for children in Middlesbrough.

We are ambitious and excited for the next stage of our development and are seeking a highly motivated experienced social work practitioner who is innovative and has a clear vision of what high quality social work practice looks like. We are looking for someone who can successfully translate that excellent practice into transformational leadership with a proven ability to lead teams to deliver on our shared vision. We welcome interest from leaders who are ambitious for our children for their colleagues and for themselves and who buy into our shared vision and belief for our children and communities. You will join supportive committed and caring colleagues within our extended leadership team who are working together to improve the life chances of our children and young people.

This is one of several senior leadership appointments we are making at the moment in order to realise our ambitious vision for our children. You will have the opportunity to shape our services alongside like-minded colleagues and contribute to meaningful systems leadership across the town.

If you would like to arrange an informal conversation with the DCS and Service Director before applying please get in touch with Chloe Isaacs at

For detailed information on this role please refer to the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

The closing date for this role is 4th September.

Interviews are expected to be held the week beginning 14th September and will be face to face in Middlesbrough.

Please note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships.

The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

If you are viewing this advert on the North East Jobs website please go to Vacancies Middlesbrough Council to view the Job Description & Person Specification and apply for the role.

We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability are a looked after young person care leaver or a veteran.