Hamptons are proud to be supporting a local authority in the North-West, in the search of an Interim Assistant Director – Children's Social Care
The Role: Interim Assistant Director – Children's Social Care
About You:
As Interim Assistant Director of Children’s Social Care, you will provide strategic leadership, operational oversight, and expert guidance to deliver high-quality, safe, and effective services for children, young people, and their families.
You will play a key role in driving improvement, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting the local authority in delivering its statutory responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead and manage Children’s Social Care services, including safeguarding, looked-after children, fostering and adoption, and early help.
Drive strategic transformation and service improvement, ensuring best outcomes for children and young people.
Work collaboratively with internal and external partners including schools, health services, police, and voluntary sector organizations.
Ensure services operate in line with national legislation, statutory guidance, and Ofsted frameworks.
Provide leadership and support to Heads of Service and frontline managers to embed a culture of performance, accountability, and continuous learning.
Manage and monitor budgets effectively, ensuring resources are deployed efficiently and outcomes are maximized.
Lead on preparation for inspections and respond proactively to regulatory feedback.
Act as a key member of the Children’s Services leadership team and deputise for the Director when required.
Essential Skills & Experience:
Proven senior leadership experience within children’s social care at Head of Service or Assistant Director level.
In-depth understanding of relevant legislation (Children Act 1989/2004, Working Together 2023, etc.).
Strong track record in managing safeguarding, looked-after children, and early intervention services.
Experience of delivering change and improvement in complex environments.
Ability to lead through challenge and crisis, with resilience and a child-focused approach.
Experience of working with elected members, partner agencies, and multi-disciplinary teams.
Recognised social work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
What's On Offer: Start ASAP. A rate of between £700 – £800 per day for an initial 6 months. Hybrid working – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote working.
About The Client: The client is based in the North-West
Recruitment Timeline: Applications close on Monday 14th April 2025 at 4.00pm with interviews conducted via MS Teams.
To apply, please complete the below form and include an up to date CV.
Or for a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Marcus Hall on marcus@hamptonsresourcing.com or 01926 695224
Hamptons is passionate about equality, and is committed to developing an inclusive workforce. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant regardless of your individual needs. Any reasonable adjustments will be fully supported during the application and hiring process
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