Assistant Director - Oldham, United Kingdom - Oldham Council

Oldham Council

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Oldham, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

People and Place

Ref:
AD2/OL-80275

Contract:
Permanent

Salary:
£ £84,889 per annum (AD2)

Hours: 36.66 per week

Based:
Safeguarding and Review Unit, Rock Street Centre, Oldham, OL1 3UJ (some home working too)

Closing Date:
Sunday 16th July 2023

Interview:

TBC

Informal Enquiries:
Julie Daniels, Director Children's Social Care and Early Help

Job Description & Person

Here's why Oldham is the best place to be right now

In Oldham we have the highest aspirations to achieve the best outcomes for our children and families and to sustain them in their communities.

We put their needs at the heart of everything we do.

We're investing £14.7million into Children's Social Care in Oldham as part of our commitment to giving workers the resources they need to work effectively with children and families, including reduced caseloads.

We are now looking for an inspirational senior leader with the relevant skills, knowledge, and experience to join us as we move forward in our improvement journey.

Role Overview:

In this post you will lead the safeguarding, workforce and quality functions in Oldham Children's Social Care Service overseeing Oldham Safeguarding Children's Partnership Business Unit, the Independent Reviewing Service, the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) function and Oldham Social Work Academy, including the Principal Social Worker role.

You must be able to lead, develop and maintain strategies, activities and policies for the achievement of high standards of safeguarding, quality assurance, social work practice and performance, including workforce development, recruitment and retention.

As the Assistant Director you will manage several key services, contributing to the strategic direction, impact and overall performance of Children Services whilst providing support and advice within statutory frameworks ensuring the service and its partners are focused on improving outcomes for children and young people and ensuring they are kept safe from harm.

If you join us, we will develop and reward you for your expertise.

We will make sure you have access to support and professional development opportunities to continually improve your practice and advance in your career.

What can we offer you?

A competitive salary and terms and conditions
Generous relocation packages.
Support with your Continuous Professional Development
A supportive and enabling workplace.
An Employment Assistance Scheme with 24 hours access to advice and support.
Reimbursement of Social Work England fees
Fit for Oldham Scheme which offers free health and fitness opportunities.

What's different about Oldham?

We work with one of the most diverse communities of any local authority in the country and this is reflected within our workforce which is one of our greatest strengths.

The life experiences and challenges facing our children and families are incredibly varied and require an inclusive response which recognises their unique strengths and engages with them to achieve solutions.

Here in Oldham, we are committed to systemic practice, with a focus on building relationships with children and families, understanding context and family dynamics, and reflectively learning together, always improving how we work.

What we need from you

About Us:

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Leading Oldham

Oldham - A great place to live

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