Director of Children’s Social Work

Walsall is on an ambitious and transformational journey of growth. £1.5billion has been secured to transform the borough, making the most of Walsall's industrial heritage and its location at the heart of the country. Together with our partners we have developed We Are Walsall 2040 which is our long-term vision for the future of the Borough. It’s been shaped by the views of our residents and our businesses. This is a pivotal moment for the Council, and we are looking for inspirational leaders who can help us to drive Walsall forward and improve outcomes for our residents.

The successful candidates will become important members of our Leadership team and will play lead roles in our place-based partnerships. A recent Local Government Peer Review recognised that Walsall has undergone significant transformation and change in recent years. It highlighted many areas of good practice and recognised positive relationships between officers and elected members. We have achieved a great deal and we are looking for candidates with the vision, drive and resilience needed to build on our successes.

Salary

Salary range: £91,004 - £104,701

About the role

You will be a confident and inspirational leader who will enable Walsall’s children and young people to have the best possible start in life, be safe from harm and be happy, healthy, and learning well.

You will shape and deliver services including, Early Help and Family, Children’s Safeguarding, Youth Offending Services and Children in Care, amongst others.

You will be a talented leader who brings extensive experience of working at a senior level where building relationships is critical – both internal and external.

If that sounds like you then check out the job description and employee specification and apply now. 

You can find more useful information in our OFSTED report.

For an informal telephone discussion with Colleen Male, Executive Director – Children’s Services about the role please call 01922 653718 or email colleen.male@walsall.gov.uk to book a convenient time.

How to apply

To apply, submit your CV along with a supporting statement (maximum four sides of A4, or equivalent) by the closing date. 

Please make reference to the post you are applying for in the email subject field and send it to: recruitment@walsall.gov.uk

The closing date for applications is 29 September at 11:59pm.

Restrictions

Legislation imposes restrictions on political activity for certain local government employees. This position is designated as a politically restricted (specified) post as set out in Part 1 the Local Government & Housing Act 1989 and the Local Government (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990 (LGO(PR)R 1990) [SI 851] and S.30 of the Local Democracy Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.