Deputy Director, Children's Services: Lead Outcomes

Devon County Council; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Devon County Council is seeking a transformational leader to take on the role of Deputy Director Children's Services (Director of Children's Social Care). You will shape strategy, drive improvement and oversee Children's Social Care across Devon to deliver outcomes for children, families and communities.

Reporting to the Director of Children's Services, you will lead a large multidisciplinary team, partner with schools, health and police, and champion safeguarding, early intervention and

Qualifications

• Proven senior leadership experience in children's social care.
• Experience shaping strategy and delivering improvement programmes.
• Strong ability to engage with partners across education, health and police.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for all children's social care services.
• Lead safeguarding, family support and early intervention initiatives at scale.
• Collaborate with directors, elected members and partners to deliver outcomes for children.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Safeguarding expertise

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master's degree in Social Work or equivalent

Job description

Devon County Council is seeking a transformational leader to take on the role of Deputy Director Children's Services (Director of Children's Social Care). You will shape strategy, drive improvement and oversee Children's Social Care across Devon to deliver outcomes for children, families and communities.

Reporting to the Director of Children's Services, you will lead a large multidisciplinary team, partner with schools, health and police, and champion safeguarding, early intervention and