Director Family Help and Safeguarding

London Borough of Islington
Circa £125,000
Hackney

Islington is a dynamic and wonderfully diverse inner London borough serving over 215,000 residents. We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive. Our deep commitment to children and young people is embedded across every part of the council and we are a safe, child-friendly borough. Our professional practice is founded on the bedrock of motivational practice and a trauma-informed approach and we are proud of our stable, high-achieving workforce which has achieved outstanding Ofsted outcomes including our youth justice service.

THE ROLE

Our new Director will lead our high performing early help and children’s social care service, accountable for children in care, child protection and children in need. We are looking for a Director to provide inspirational senior leadership, oversee our successful social work academy and continue to innovate and explore best practice in all that we do.

A genuine collaborator and strong partner, you will help us deliver against our ambitious agenda to ensure Islington’s workforce, children and young people thrive.

INFORMATION

For further details, please click on the role profile and useful links below, or contact Penny Ransley on 07549 233685, penny.ransley@starfishsearch.com; Judith Meadows on 0113 360 7612, judith.meadows@starfishsearch.com.

ROLE PROFILE     STRUCTURE CHART    
Timeline

Closing date: 11th October 2024

Useful Links
Islington Together 2030 VIEW
Islington Together Delivery Plan 2024 - 26 VIEW
Bright Start Strategy VIEW
Ofsted focus visit Nov 2022 VIEW
Corporate Director Children's Services Structure Chart VIEW
Director of Family Help and Safeguarding Structure Chart VIEW
How to apply

To make an application, please click on the apply now button below, with the following prepared:

  • Your CV (no more than three sides of A4).
  • A supporting statement (no more than three sides of A4) that sets out why you think this role is the right move for you and how you meet the knowledge and experience criteria.

If our client is a member of the Disability Confident Scheme and you would like to apply under the scheme, please state that clearly at the top of your supporting statement, along with any adjustments you require to be made if invited for interview.

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