Overview
As our new Head of Service – Safeguarding within Children’s Services, you will lead our safeguarding teams, including:
* Children and Families
* Disabled Children
* Harm Outside the Home
* Adolescent Team
You’ll take strategic ownership of our safeguarding service improvement plan and key decision‑making forums such as the Legal Gateway Panel. You’ll champion performance, ensuring timely and appropriate planning for children and support service leads with high‑quality supervision and guidance.
If you’re an ambitious, values‑driven leader ready to shape the future of Children’s Services in Stockton, we can’t wait to hear from you.
Qualifications & Experience
* A qualified social worker with current Social Work England registration
* An experienced senior leader in children’s social care
* Strategic, confident, and financially savvy
* A relationship‑builder who inspires trust and collaboration
* Aspirational for children, families, and your teams
Benefits
* Relocation support of up to £8,000 to assist with your move to Stockton
* 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays); ability to purchase additional leave available
* Generous LGPS pension scheme
* Flexible and agile working arrangements
* A range of employee networks and wellbeing programmes, including an Employee Assistance Programme, physiotherapy services, and more
* Your social work registration paid for
* Access to employee benefits such as a car lease scheme, discounts at high‑street and online retailers, and additional perks
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