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Head of Children in Care & Care Leavers
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Nottingham City Council
Nottingham City Council is on a significant journey of improvement, reform, and transformation across Children's and Education Services.
We are redesigning services, strengthening practice, and building a more connected system around children, young people, and families. With a clear vision, strong leadership, and a commitment to continuous improvement, this is an exciting opportunity to join us and help shape the future of services across our city.
Every child deserves the chance to grow up safe, loved, and supported to achieve their potential. In Nottingham, we are determined to make that a reality for our children in care and care-experienced young people.
As Head of Children in Care
You will lead and shape our Children in Care services at a pivotal time for Children's Services. This is a rare opportunity to make a lasting difference to the lives of children and young people while helping to deliver our ambitious vision for the future.
You will lead services across children in care and care leavers, you will ensure children experience stability, strong relationships, and high-quality support when they need it most.
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You will champion excellent practice, drive continuous improvement, and create the conditions for children and young people to thrive.
As a key member of the Children's Services leadership team, you will lead high-performing managers and teams, build strong partnerships across the city, and play a central role in shaping services that deliver outstanding outcomes.
You Will
- Provide strategic leadership across children in care and care leaver services
- Champion high-quality, relationship-based practice
- Lead and develop high-performing teams
- Drive improvement, innovation, and transformation
- Build strong partnerships that deliver better outcomes for children and young people
- Ensure services are safe, effective, and focused on what matters most, helping children achieve their best possible future.
If you are ambitious for children, committed to excellence, and ready to lead positive change, we would love to hear from you.
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How to Apply
Please submit your CV and a supporting statement setting out how you meet the criteria for the role to: helen.pearson2@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Please state the role you are applying for in the subject field of your email.
The closing date for applications is 23.59 on Friday 25th October. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible, as vacancies may close before the advertised closing date if we receive a high volume of applications.
If you have any questions about the role or recruitment process, please contact helen.pearson2@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
To apply please click the Apply Now link below.
Company: Nottingham City Council
Salary: £75,323 - £84,396
Location: Hybrid / Loxley House, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Sector: Corporate Services
Sector: Corporate Management Team
Sector: Health and Social Care
Job Role: Head of Service
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