Service Director: Children’s Social Care

City Of Doncaster Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Doncaster is seeking a qualified social worker for a leadership role in children's social care. The position aims to drive improvement and innovation, ensuring that children and families are central to service delivery. Ideal candidates will possess strong leadership skills, experience in managing social care services, and a vision for creating positive outcomes. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact from day one.

Qualifications

• Experience managing children's social care services.
• Ability to drive improvement and innovation in service delivery.
• Partnership-focused with strong advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all aspects of children's social care.
• Encourage best practice and the highest standards.
• Ensure children and families are at the heart of service delivery.

Skills

Leadership in children's social care

Collaborative practice

Creative thinking

Visionary strategy

Education

Qualified social worker

Job description

It’s all happening in Doncaster. On one hand, we’re one of the newest cities in the UK, with all of the excitement and ambition that brings; on the other, we’re a ‘place of places’, with historic communities, a shared sense of pride in our achievements, and huge potential. City of Doncaster Council is anambitious Mayoral authority with a clear purpose to ensure that Doncaster andits people thrive, and that value for money is at the heart of everything we do. If you’re looking for a leadership role with genuine scope, where you can make a real difference from day one, there’s no doubt that Doncaster’s the place.

We want you to continue our consistent trajectory of improvement and innovation, building on this year’s ‘Good’ Ofsted judgement and turning our passion for young people and families into exceptional outcomes. You’ll lead and oversee all aspects of children’s social care, encouraging best practice, collaborative practice and the highest standards. With an inspiring vision for what we can achieve, you’ll hold children, young people and families at the heart of everything we do. Candidates must be qualified social workers, with experience of leading across the full range of services. You’ll be partnership-focused, a creative thinker and visionary strategist, and a courageous advocate for the children and families we support.

Alternatively, contact our consultants Helen Sawbridge or Martin Tucker on 0121 312 3755.

Closing date: 11 January 2026

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