Assistant Director of Children's Social Care

4 weeks ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom Ealing Council Full time
Job description


This is a unique and exciting opportunity to make a real difference for children and young people in the London Borough of Ealing.

You will be a powerful and persuasive advocate of Ealing's commitment to our most vulnerable children and young people.


If you come with not only a thorough understanding of delivering outstanding services to vulnerable children but also a passion and drive to improve the life chances and outcomes of all children and young people in this borough then this role might be for you.


In addition to the above we want an experienced, empathetic leader with excellent partnership skills, a deep understanding of the challenges facing children and young people.

You must have the ability to mobilise action around our shared vision so that our children services provide a good service.


We are looking for an Assistant Director with a proven track record of achievement in children's safeguarding to ensure our services develop and improve.

You will play a critical role in not only regaining our 'Good' Ofsted rating but instrumental in leading us to the next level to achieve an outstanding rated service.


If you want to be part of the next chapter of our transformation journey then we look forward to hearing from you.

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To apply


Please submit your CV along with a Supporting Statement addressing how your skills, knowledge and experience meet the essential criteria on the person specification for the role.


Your CV should be tailored and include detail of your education, qualifications, full employment history, and membership of professional bodies.


Please aim to keep your CV and supporting statement to two pages each and include your name at the top of both documents on all pages used.


If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know about anything that would help you to demonstrate evidence that you meet the essential criteria for the role.


Technical interviews:
week commencing 25 March 2024


Face to face assessments and interviews: 18 April 2024
Ealing Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.

You must have the right to work in the UK. Evidence for the right to work in the UK will be requested at the interview stage.
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