Operational Director of Children and Young People Services LBHF621099
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Operational Director of Children and Young People Services LBHF621099
Salary range: £130,389 - £152,517 per annum
Work location: Hammersmith Town Hall, King Street, London W6 9JU
Hours per week: 36
Contract type: Permanent
Vetting requirements: Enhanced DBS Check
Political restriction: Yes
Closing date: 11 May 2025
About the role
We are in a positive place with a strong and skilled child and families management team, outstanding practitioners and a culture of care, openness and aspiration. We have Outstanding Youth Justice Services, and Children's Social Care Services whose Ofsted report praised our 'highly effective and committed leaders that have continued to make improvements. Children are prioritised by political and corporate leaders, who have successfully strengthened early help services and have plans for further development, with family hubs opening across the borough.'
We are seeking to appoint a passionate, experienced and committed permanent Practice Leader with a strong focus on outcomes for children and young people, high practice standards and excellent service delivery, who will help us aim even higher to achieve more for our children and young people especially those who are disproportionately disadvantaged and excluded. You will have a demonstrable track record at a senior level with substantial experience in managing safeguarding, child in need and child protection work, care proceedings, corporate parenting and youth justice services.
Our workforce is our greatest asset and we are looking for someone who will value, motivate and develop our workforce to ensure the highest professional standards and quality of care.
We are proud of our constructive partnerships with community and voluntary organisations and statutory agencies alike. Your ability to engage positively with partners will be vital, especially as we negotiate the implementation of the new Children's Social Care Reforms.
A record of skilled and supportive senior leadership is key to this role as is your proven ability to manage and hold risk, effective, accurate case decision- making , strategic service development and problem solving. You will be expected to show confidence and credibility in advising the DSC, Cabinet Member and SLT on safeguarding, risk management, performance management and corporate parenting.
We face significant financial challenges and you will be asked to demonstrate maximum efficiency and value for money across all services.
From you, we will expect expertise, enthusiasm and hard work, a willingness to learn and a commitment to continued improvement. From us, you can expect a supportive, fast paced and collaborative team ethos. We bring a strong collegiate approach and we will work hard to help you succeed.
Professional Social Work qualification CQSW, DipSW, CCETSW and registered with Social Work England.
Our People Values:
How we act defines who we are. At the heart of our organisation is a common approach to defining 'who we are'. We are looking for people whocan build this into everything they do.
We are fair
We treat everyone withcompassion, dignity andfairness. We value theviews and opinion of others, and promote benefits andopportunities for all.
We are caring
We care about our borough anddoing things well. We focus on standards and continuousimprovement; learning fromour mistakes and celebratingsuccess.
We are collaborators
We work together for a bettersociety. We work with ourresidents, businesses, schools,third sector and others forbetter outcomes for everyone.
We are driven
We will only settle for the verybest. We seek to continuallyimprove and put our residents,customers and businesses atthe heart of everything we do.
Our commitment to you:
At H&F you will have access to a comprehensive total reward package as well as joining a flexible working employer and as such all staff can request flexible working Click HERE to find out more.
We believe an inclusive workplace is about the visibility and representation of our local diverse community - it is about open and transparent decision making co-produced with staff and residents.
It is about respect for diversity and a shared identity that seeks to encourage fair and transparent recruitment, retention, and career progression. We take a proactive approach to equity, diversity, and inclusion so that it is part of the fabric of the Council with a shared understanding of the role all colleagues play in realising the inclusivity of the workplace. At H&F, our workplace ensures that everybody has equitable access to opportunities.
In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equitable access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of their age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
To explore more about the work we do towards being an inclusive employer and our commitments to achieve this please click HERE .
Asking for Adjustments
We are committed to removing barriers in the workplace and this includes adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
If you would like to discuss any adjustments or request the application form in a different format, please contact us at or by post to The Town Hall, King Street, Hammersmith W6 9JU
Hammersmith & Fulham Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
Corporate Equalities Employment Policy: In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification (GOQ) applies.
We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.