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Head of Children's Social Care

Head of Children's Social Care

£90k per annum

At Calderdale Council, we're well on our way to providing excellent services for children and young people. We've faced some tough challenges and made difficult choices which have helped to implement the changes needed to raise our game. Transform the future; help us deliver our vision for children's services.

Reporting to the Director of Children and Young People's Services; we're looking for a transformational leader to deliver our comprehensive improvement plan. You will have the ability to inspire and motivate the team to deliver services that make a difference to young people and their families.

The successful candidate will have the vision to implement the changes prompted by the Munro report, to effectively improve the quality and consistency of fieldwork practice in social care. You will bring your personal expertise to shape our progress and deliver excellent outcomes for children and young people and their families.

For a confidential discussion please ring the Council's retained consultant, Rashpal Kaur Singh, Director, Government and Public Services, Harvey Nash plc on 020 7333 8197 or 07890 292460.

To apply for these roles please visit this link.

Closing date: Wednesday, 18 July 2012.

This council is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and service provider.

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