Assistant Director - Social Care and Early Help

The Assistant Director – Social Care and Early Help is responsible for providing strategic leadership for these areas of responsibility within The Children and Families Service of the Council.

Assistant Director – Social Care & Early Help, Children and Families

£90,402 (pay award pending) 

Plus, hybrid working and an excellent benefit package.

We are looking for an exceptionally talented leader who will bring a brighter future to every child and young person in Redcar and Cleveland.

This is an exciting time in Redcar and Cleveland as we have a new Directorate management team who have a clear vision of the Directorate’s ambitions to deliver outstanding services to children and families.  

This is an ideal opportunity to join them in shaping services and leading talented teams who are committed to improving outcomes and life chances for our children and young people.

We believe that investing in positive relationships is essential in supporting children and their families and our “Relationships First” practice model focuses on building relationships with children, families and each other. 

As our Assistant Director for Social Care and Early Help, you will be a qualified social worker who will ensure that we safeguard and nurture our most vulnerable children, support our families in need and work with our teams to continually improve.

You will work collaboratively with partners and other agencies to ensure that all children are given the best possible start in life and are well equipped and inspired to go on to fulfil their ambitions and potential.

We offer an excellent person-centred working environment valuing supervision, training and opportunities for professional development.

For a confidential discussion please contact Danielle Swainston, Executive Director for Children and Families on 07969 280745.

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Please read through the person specification for the role below and send us a supporting statement outlining how you fit the criteria, along with your CV, to Recruitment@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk

About Redcar and Cleveland

Redcar and Cleveland is one of Britain’s hidden gems – where you can seriously improve your quality of life and where your money goes further.

The borough offers a great quality of life, with a stunning coastline and the gateway to the natural beauty of North York Moors National Park. 

The Redcar & Cleveland short film showcases what's unique about Redcar and Cleveland as a great place to live, work, enjoy and visit. 

It features our beautiful environment - the sea, beaches and coastline, our glorious countryside and it also spotlights some of our key assets and attractions.

The standard of living is high, but the cost of living is not. You can buy a four-bedroom family home here for the price of a one-bedroom flat in London.

As Redcar and Cleveland is ideally positioned for exploring a wider region which includes York, Durham, Newcastle all within an hour’s drive.

Moving to Redcar and Cleveland is a great opportunity – we’re sure you won’t be disappointed.

About the Council

Thank you for your interest in working at Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council.

We offer a great working environment where you can fulfil your talent to make a real difference to people’s lives.

You will benefit from:

  • A removal and relocation package up to £8,000
  • An executive team where a forward-thinking spirit is highly valued;
  • A salary which will provide a very high standard of living in an area where costs are low;
  • A pension which will earn you more than any private pension scheme;
  • Flexible working which will fit in with your lifestyle and childcare;
  • Opportunities to add to your skill set and further your career;
  • An excellent range of staff rewards and benefits which save you money on food shopping, electrical goods, motoring and cycling.

If this sounds attractive, we would love to hear from you.

How can I apply

Please read through the person specification for the role below and send us a supporting statement outlining how you fit the criteria, along with your CV, Recruitment@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on 15 July 2024.

The provisional date for the interviews is 25 July 2024.

For an informal conversation about the role, please contact our Danielle Swainston, Executive Director for Children and Families on 07969 280745.