Head of Service of Chief Social Work Officer - MOR11244

Moray Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 99,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head of Children’s Services & Chief Social Work Officer. This role involves transformational leadership in delivering high-quality, person-centred social work services across Moray. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for improving outcomes for children and families, with expertise in collaboration and strategic vision. Competitive salary of £98,789 offered for this full-time position.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in children's services and social work.
• Strong values of compassion, inclusion, and excellence.
• Ability to shape and deliver high-quality social work services.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for children's services.
• Drive innovation and improve outcomes for children and families.
• Collaborate with health, education, and communities to deliver integrated services.

Skills

Visionary leadership

Transformational change

Collaboration

Expert professional guidance

Safeguarding

Job description

Job Description

Head of Children’s Services & Chief Social Work Officer

Moray Council & Integration Joint Board (IJB) – Leadership Opportunity

Are you a visionary leader passionate about transforming children's services and championing a person-centred approach? The role of Head of Service: Children’s Services and Chief Social Work Officer role spans the Moray Council and the Moray IJB and the council is seeking an exceptional individual to lead and inspire as Head of Children’s Services and Chief Social Work Officer.

You will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering high-quality, person-centred social work and children’s services across Moray. Serving both Moray Council and the IJB, you will drive strategic vision, foster innovation, and work collaboratively with partners, families, and communities to improve outcomes for children, young people, and families.

As Head of Children’s Services and Chief Social Work Officer, you will provide strategic leadership and direction to develop, deliver, and continually enhance children’s services that are person-centred, inclusive, and responsive to the diverse needs of Moray’s communities. In fulfilling the statutory functions of Chief Social Work Officer for Moray Council, you will offer expert professional guidance and advice to elected members, the Integration Joint Board, and senior management, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met with integrity and care. Collaboration will be at the heart of your approach, as you work closely with partners in health, education, and the wider community to deliver integrated services that prioritise the wellbeing, rights, and voices of children and young people. Furthermore, you will take a proactive lead in safeguarding, quality assurance, and ongoing service improvement, ensuring that children, young people, and families in Moray have timely access to the support they need.

We are looking for an inspiring leader with a proven track record in children’s services and social work, who is driven by values of compassion, inclusion, and excellence.

If you are passionate about promoting positive outcomes for children, young people, and families, and have the vision and expertise to lead transformational change, we would love to hear from you.

Closing Date: Friday 7 November 2025.

Salary: £98,789

Hours: 36:25

Informal enquiries should be made to Judith Proctor, Chief Officer, MIJB at [e-mail]