Assistant Director - Children's Services

Job Introduction

Children matter in Medway and we are seeking an Assistant Director – Children’s Services. As a senior leader you will drive forward the children’s agenda with the passion and ambition Medway Council is known for. This role will enhance our service delivery across the Children’s Social Care portfolio. 

As the Assistant Director, collaboration is key by providing effective, strategic and operational leadership and management across the system to deliver innovative, efficient and impactful services with the highest standard of service delivery. You will be social worker qualified with significant, successful management experience at a senior level. You will be innovative, have strong financial acumen and experience in managing Children’s Social Care service. 

We care about our children, and we would love to hear from you if children remain at the centre of your career. 

For further information, please contact Helen Sawbridge or Dawn Faulkner on 0121 3123755 to arrange an informal conversation about the role. 

To apply for this post, please submit a CV and Supporting Statement that fully addresses the appointment criteria in the person specification.

In return we offer you: 

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Generous local government pension scheme package
• Access to wider training and development qualifications
• Flexible working scheme
• Travel plan discounts
• Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker 
• Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service
• Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers
• The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/ 

We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency.  Our declaration fits into our Council Plan priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change.  

Important Information:

Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the Recruitment Pack. 

Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement

Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction. 

For further information please refer to the Medway Information Pack available as a download or to view online. 

Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.