Director, Children's Social Care & Safeguarding

Council of the Isles of Scilly; Truro; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous relocation allowance

Eyecare vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Active Scilly gym discount

Employee discounts

Training and development opportunities

Flexible working

Job summary

The Council of the Isles of Scilly is seeking an experienced and values-driven leader to head its Children's Social Care service. This pivotal role within the People Directorate will shape a responsive, trauma-informed service for children, young people and families on our island community.

You will lead safeguarding and early intervention, drive service improvement and partnerships, and ensure staff work in a supportive, inclusive environment while delivering high performance.

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Extensive experience in children's social care and knowledge of current reforms.
• Strong leadership and change management skills.
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice in day-to-day work.
• Ability to balance strategic thinking with operational delivery.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of social work and Early Help across the Isles of Scilly.
• Drive service improvement, innovation and partnership working including reforms.
• Ensure services are shaped by the voices of children, young people and families.
• Encourage staff to work as a tight-knit team in a safe, supportive environment.
• Ensure compliance with statutory duties and safeguarding responsibilities.
• Manage and be accountable for operational budgets and resources.
• Build strong relationships with ICB, NHS, police, schools, and safeguarding boards.
• Ensure services are sustainable, equitable and inclusive in design and delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Influencing

Change management

Job description

The Council of the Isles of Scilly is seeking an experienced and values-driven leader to head its Children's Social Care service. This pivotal role within the People Directorate will shape a responsive, trauma-informed service for children, young people and families on our island community.

You will lead safeguarding and early intervention, drive service improvement and partnerships, and ensure staff work in a supportive, inclusive environment while delivering high performance.