Overview:
Following our recent ILACS and the remodelling of our senior leadership team, we are entering a new phase of purposeful and sustainable improvement. With strong political support, a dedicated workforce, and a clear, ambitious improvement plan, we are well-placed to make real progress – and we're looking for outstanding leaders to join us and help us drive that change on a 12 month fixed term contract.
About you:
As Director of Children's Safeguarding, you will lead statutory services for children in need of help and protection, children in care, and those on the edge of the youth justice system. It's a broad and impactful portfolio, including oversight of early help services, family support, and our relationship-based practice model. With a delegated budget of £24.9m and a multidisciplinary workforce, you will shape culture, build stability, and drive service transformation at pace.
You'll be a key member of the directorate leadership team, reporting directly to the Strategic Director and representing the council with partners, regulators, Members and communities.
You'll also play a crucial role in embedding improvement activity, preparing for future inspections, and ensuring high-quality practice across all operational teams.
This is a role for a values-led, resilient leader with the confidence to lead change and the experience to navigate complexity. You'll bring deep understanding of statutory safeguarding responsibilities, a commitment to integrated working, and a passion for improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families.
In return, you'll join a diverse, ambitious borough at a time of real purpose. Harrow has strong foundations, a collaborative culture, and the kind of political and corporate support that makes progress possible.
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For more information, please refer to the Role Profile/Selection Criteria