• Closing Date:Closing Date:
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  • Internal Advert Closing Date:Internal Advert Closing Date:
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  • LocationLocation:
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  • ServiceService:
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  • Vacancy TypeVacancy Type:
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  • Advertising SalarySalary Details:
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  • About The Role

  • This is an exciting opportunity to be the strategic lead for transformation and change across the whole of the Children and Young People's Services directorate. To drive forward the Council's vision and strategic goals and to ensure the successful development and implementation of the Children Wellbeing and Schools Bill alongside a wider transformation agenda. 

    Please refer to the Job Description attached for more information.

    18-24 months

    For an informal discussion about the role please contact Tamsyn Basson - Deputy Director Children's Social Care - [email protected]

    You should be an experienced strategic leader with a proven ability to manage significant change programs within Children's Services. You will have extensive experience in leading social work practice development and transformation programs. I good understanding of the the Family First change agenda and proven ability to work and lead within a multi-agency context. Most importantly you should have a passion for early help and developing services that support children and families to achieve their best outcomes.

    For the full list of essential and desirable criteria for this role then please refer to the Person Specification within the Job Description attached.

    Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

  • About Us

  • Bexley is a vibrant and diverse outer London Borough nestled in the Thames Gateway between London and Kent which means it combines the perfect blend of city vibe and the tranquillity of Kent. It's got award-winning parks, open spaces, and heritage sites. The borough has excellent transport connections, including the Elizabeth Line and proximity to the M25. Bexley offers fantastic amenities such as libraries, leisure centres, and shopping areas. Our borough is also home to numerous primary and secondary schools, as well as further education institutions.

    Our Offer to you

    We will offer you in return a package that includes a competitive salary, an excellent pension scheme and generous annual leave plus bank holidays. For more information on the benefits package on offer please refer to the Candidate Information document attached.

    Recruitment Information

    As a disability confident employer Bexley welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on  [email protected]

    This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

    This role may be available as a development opportunity through secondment for the Council’s existing employees.  The Council’s Secondment Scheme can be found here. If this option is of interest, please contact the recruiting manager.

    We reserve the right to close adverts earlier than the closing date.

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