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Assistant Director - Children’s Services

Medway Council

London

On-site

GBP 125,000 - 150,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a passionate Assistant Director for Children’s Services. This pivotal role involves leading and enhancing service delivery across the Children’s Social Care portfolio in a well-resourced environment. The ideal candidate will possess a strong social work qualification and significant management experience, ensuring that children remain at the heart of every decision. If you are innovative and committed to making a positive impact in children's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you to shape the future of children's services.

Qualifications

  • Significant management experience in Children's Social Care services.
  • Strong financial acumen and innovative approach to service delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Drive forward the children’s agenda with passion and ambition.
  • Provide effective strategic and operational leadership across the system.

Skills

Leadership
Management
Financial Acumen
Social Work Qualification

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

Children matter in Medway and we are seeking an Assistant Director – Children’s Services. As a senior leader, you will drive forward the children’s agenda with the passion and ambition Medway Council is known for. This role will enhance our service delivery across the Children’s Social Care portfolio in a positive and well-resourced environment.

As the Assistant Director, collaboration is key by providing effective, strategic, and operational leadership and management, working across the system to deliver innovative, efficient, and impactful services with the highest standard of service delivery. You will be social worker qualified with significant, successful management experience at a senior level. You will be innovative, have strong financial acumen, and experience in managing Children’s Social Care services. We care about our children, and we would love to hear from you if children remain at the centre of your career.

Please contact Helen Sawbridge or Dawn Faulkner on 0121 3123755 to arrange an informal conversation about the role.

Closing date: 9 May 2025.

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