Head of Specialist Children’s Services

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Keynsham; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking a senior leader to oversee a cluster of specialist children’s social care services, including ACE, Best Start in Life, Family Support Plus and the Youth Justice Team. The role sits on the Senior Management Team, shaping Directorate objectives and policy, and driving improved outcomes for vulnerable children.

The successful candidate will bring exceptional communication, strategic planning and people-management skills, with a focus on relational

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams and leading across multiple social care services.
• Strong communication and people skills; relational approaches.
• Data analysis and use of data to drive decisions.
• Child/young person at the centre of work and decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead ACE team, Best Start in Life Children’s Centres, Family Support Plus, Youth Justice Team.
• Contribute to formulation of Directorate objectives and policies; participate in senior management decisions.

Job description

Bath & North East Somerset Council is seeking a senior leader to oversee a cluster of specialist children’s social care services, including ACE, Best Start in Life, Family Support Plus and the Youth Justice Team. The role sits on the Senior Management Team, shaping Directorate objectives and policy, and driving improved outcomes for vulnerable children.

The successful candidate will bring exceptional communication, strategic planning and people-management skills, with a focus on relational