Head of Specialist Children's Services

Bath and North East Somerset Council; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath and North East Somerset Council invites applications for a senior leadership role in children’s social care. You will lead and develop specialist services across ACE, Best Start in Life, Family Support Plus and the Youth Justice Team, driving improved outcomes for vulnerable children.

You will join the Senior Management Team, contribute to Directorate objectives and policies, and provide robust staff support while promoting systemic practice and safeguarding across services.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership of multi-team social care services.
• Strong communication with staff, partners and the public.
• Experience using data to drive outcomes for children.
• Commitment to safeguarding and systemic practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop ACE, Best Start in Life, Family Support Plus, and Youth Justice teams.
• Set Directorate objectives and policies with the Senior Management Team.
• Provide high levels of staff support and data-informed decision making.
• Champion safeguarding and systemic practice across services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Safeguarding

Job description

Bath and North East Somerset Council invites applications for a senior leadership role in children’s social care. You will lead and develop specialist services across ACE, Best Start in Life, Family Support Plus and the Youth Justice Team, driving improved outcomes for vulnerable children.

You will join the Senior Management Team, contribute to Directorate objectives and policies, and provide robust staff support while promoting systemic practice and safeguarding across services.