Senior Operations Director, Children's Services — Hybrid

Trades Workforce Solutions; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's services organization in the Home Counties is seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead frontline social work services. This dynamic role involves providing strategic leadership, managing change initiatives, and ensuring high-quality safeguarding practices. Candidates must possess a social work qualification, extensive leadership experience, and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders. The position offers a competitive daily rate and a hybrid working model over an initial three-month contract.

Qualifications

• Experience at an Assistant Director level or higher in Children's Services.
• Active registration with the Social Work England.
• Proven success in children's social care services.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership and management of frontline social work services.
• Drive continuous improvement and deliver high-quality safeguarding and care.
• Lead major change initiatives and ensure customer-focused services.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Change management

Communication skills

Stakeholder engagement

Safeguarding expertise

Education

Social work qualification

Job description

A leading children's services organization in the Home Counties is seeking an experienced Operations Director to lead frontline social work services. This dynamic role involves providing strategic leadership, managing change initiatives, and ensuring high-quality safeguarding practices. Candidates must possess a social work qualification, extensive leadership experience, and the ability to engage effectively with stakeholders. The position offers a competitive daily rate and a hybrid working model over an initial three-month contract.