Director of Children and Families

3 weeks ago


Hertfordshire, United Kingdom Hertfordshire County Council Full time

Are you a strategic leader passionate about making a difference for children and families?Hertfordshire County Council is driving change and shaping the future of Children’s Services.We’re seeking a visionary Director of Children and Families to lead strategic social care services and champion child-centred practice across a diverse and growing community.You’ll provide transformational leadership through national reforms, oversee workforce strategy, and deliver high-quality safeguarding and family support services. This is a pivotal role, influencing multi-agency partnerships and ensuring excellence in statutory standards.Key accountabilities of the role:Provide strategic leadership for all children’s social care services, including safeguarding, family support, youth justice, and specialist interventions.Drive workforce strategy and service transformation through national reforms, ensuring high performance and compliance with statutory standards.Lead Hertfordshire’s safeguarding agenda, chair key partnership boards, and influence multi-agency collaboration for continual improvement.Represent HCC at senior forums and partnerships, shaping policy and delivering excellence across children and family services.What we’re looking for you to bring (Person Specification)Essential:De...



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