As our Service Director for Social Care and Family Support, you’ll have strategic responsibility for the leadership and management of Suffolk County Council’s Social Care and Family Support functions. You will play a senior leadership role in the CYP Leadership Team to ensure that children’s needs are met across the whole spectrum of intervention and prevention.

We’re seeking an ambitious leader to inject strategic pace to our improvement plan and take staff with them. Someone who can foster excellent relationships across the council and with our partners across education, health, care, and service user organisations, locally and regionally to create an integrated system that is rewarding and empowering to work in. With excellent financial acumen, you’ll be a subject matter expert with a proven track record of improvement in social care services to ensure every child in Suffolk can exceed their potential.

In return, you’ll be joining an ambitious council and a service which has embarked on an exciting transformation journey. You’ll work with incredible practitioners as well as an empowering and nurturing DCS who will support your development as a senior leader. You’ll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of our children and young people to ensure no child is left behind.

Come and be part of something unique and reimagine the possibilities.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile. If you believe you can succeed in this role, apply. Even if you don't meet all requirements, still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

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