Strategic Director for Children’s Services
We are recruiting for a Strategic Director for Children Services.
We are recruiting for a Strategic Director for Children Services. If you would like the opportunity to join our dynamic Strategic Leadership team here at Worcestershire County Council in this pivotal role, see below for more information about the role and about how to reply.
About us
Delivering our Corporate Plan “Shaping Worcestershire’s Future” remains our top priority. With our four key priorities of Children & Families, Environment, Health & Wellbeing and Open for Business, this will help guide the work of the Council and our relationship with individuals, families, communities and partners across Worcestershire.
We are committed to delivering our values for children’s services of putting children at our heart, valuing family life, good education for all and embracing diversity reflecting our focus on children and families.
Following a full inspection of Worcestershire Children First in May 2023, Ofsted graded the overall effectiveness of the services as 'Good'. Following this inspection, it was decided by Cabinet in January of this year, that Worcestershire Children First will transfer back to Worcestershire County Council from 1 October 2024. The work to seamlessly reintegrate services and colleagues is well underway.
To find more about the role see below information.
To apply please send your CV along with supporting statement to Recruitment@worcestershire.gov.uk or if you would like to know more about the role, please contact Paul Robinson, Chief Executive by emailing PRobinson@worcestershire.gov.uk.
Key Dates
Closing date: Midnight Wednesday 15 May 2024
Interview: Friday 24 May 2024
Assessment: Online and virtual meeting, following interview
Final Interview: Week commencing 10 June 2024