Head of Children’s Social Care

Pembrokeshire County Council; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 91,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Government Authority in Haverfordwest is seeking a Head of Children’s Social Care to lead and innovate within the services. The ideal candidate will be responsible for collaboration with various stakeholders and a focus on prevention and early intervention. This transformative role offers a competitive salary package with extensive support from the organization.

Benefits

Car allowance

Relocation package

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head of Service or related role in children's services.
• Strong understanding of demand drivers in children's services.
• Ability to lead innovative initiatives in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the children's services to drive improvement and innovation.
• Collaborate with external partners and internal teams.
• Ensure services are child-centered and focused on prevention.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Crisis management

Communication

Education

Relevant professional qualification

Job description

Pembrokeshire County Council
Head of Children’s Social Care
Salary: £91,884 - £100,866 plus car allowance of £6,494 and relocation package
Location:Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire
Closing date:Friday 5th September 2025

Pembrokeshire is one of the UK’s most stunning and distinctive counties, home to the world-renowned Pembrokeshire Coast National Park and a thriving, close-knit community. While our natural beauty supports a thriving tourist economy, attracting millions of visitors each year, our growing green and blue energy sector is helping to power a sustainable future for the region.

As a Council, we are in the midst of a journey of transformation to drive improvement throughout our organisation, to better serve the people and businesses of Pembrokeshire, today and in the years ahead.

At this critical time, we are seeking a passionate and forward-thinkingHead of Children’s Social Careto lead our children’s services through a period of innovation, investment and change.

You will play a vital role in shaping and delivering a service that places prevention and early intervention at its heart. Collaborating cross-organisationally and with external partners will be essential here, including regional health and safeguarding boardcolleagues, care providers, academic partners, voluntary sector organisations and community groups. Our vision as a Council is working together, improving lives and so our integrated services are well-established. You will be a key part of a system that understands the clear importance of working alongside children and families to help them be safe, secure, thriving and happy.

This is a high-profile role, with a strong level of support across the organisation. We are therefore looking for a leader who is values-driven, relational in their approach, and committed to doing things differently. You will need to be agile, outward-looking, and confident in navigating complexity and risk, whilst bringing a deep understanding of the drivers of demand in children’s services, and a talent for aligning innovative thinking with practical resource management.

We welcome applications from experienced, qualified Heads of Service, as well as those ready to take the next step in their career. What matters most is that you bring the right values, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to lead with integrity and purpose.

For further information, please visit:https://join-pembrokeshire.com/

For a confidential discussion, speak to our executive search partners at GatenbySanderson: Louise Bickley (07586 715 788), Rebecca Hopkin (07827 098173) or Seb Lowe (07464 543442).

Cyngor Sir Penfro
Pennaeth Gofal Cymdeithasol Plant
Cyflog: £91,884 - £100,866 ynghyd â lwfans car o £6,494 a phecyn adleoli
Lleoliad:Hwlffordd, Sir Benfro
Dyddiad cau:Dydd Gwener 5 Medi 2025

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Am ragor o wybodaeth, ewch i:https://join-pembrokeshire.com/

Am drafodaeth gyfrinachol, siaradwch â'n partneriaid chwilio gweithredol yn GatenbySanderson: Louise Bickley (07586 715 788), Rebecca Hopkin (07827 098173) neu Seb Lowe (07464 543442).