Job Description
Director of Children's Social Care Reform and Professional Standards
Location: County Hall, Preston Lancashire
Salary: £97,330 - £108,697 (plus relocation and car allowance)
Reports to: Executive Director for Education and Children's Services
About the role:
Lancashire County Council is seeking a visionary and dynamic leader to drive the transformation of Children's Social Care and lead the implementation of the families first programme.
Key responsibilities
* Lead the strategic design, planning, and delivery of the families first programme.
* Provide visionary leadership for quality assurance, inspection and safeguarding, early help, and professional standards.
* Work collaboratively with partners across police, health, education, and other agencies to embed reforms and deliver improved outcomes.
* Ensure operational and workforce implications are fully considered in all reforms.
* Deputise for the Director of Children's Social Care at senior forums and statutory boards.
About You
* Proven track record of senior leadership in children's services, with experience of delivering large-scale change and innovation.
* Extensive knowledge of children's social care legislation and Ofsted regulatory standards.
* Experience of building effective partnerships and managing complex stakeholder relationships.
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to operate effectively within political environments.
Please attach a word document, no longer than 2 A4 pages with the following:
* a detailed account of your experience in leading a large Children's social care services
* a statement on why you are the right candidate for this role.
Interviews 4th and 12th December
For a confidential conversation with our Executive Director please contact:
Job Description & Person Specification