Assistant Director  Children and Families

Chief Officer Band 4  £77,780 to £87,567

Closing – 12 noon on 16 March 2017

We are looking for a highly ambitious, experienced and inspiring social care professional to lead Bolton's Children and Families Division. We are looking for someone who can build on our strong foundations, maintain our momentum and further develop our innovative practice.

Reporting to the Director of People Services, you will be a key member of our enthusiastic and energetic Departmental Management Team. Together with our partners, you will lead the delivery of excellent services and raise the aspirations of children and young people so that we ensure that they maximise their potential.  If you can evidence a strong track record in children’s services leadership and a comprehensive background in safeguarding and services for looked after children, please get in touch.

Putting children, families and young people at the heart of everything we do is fundamental to Bolton's vision.  For more information about all the great things we’re doing, see the attached documents or watch our videos:

Destination Bolton

From the grassroots up.

Bolton's Framework for Action.pdf
December Adoption Report.pdf
December LAC Report.pdf
December Safeguarding Report.pdf
Children's Social Care - Peer Challenge.pdf
Children's Social Care - Self View.pdf

To apply please email your CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to: hrcorporate@bolton.gov.uk


Job Description.docx
Right to Work Documentation.docx
DBS Documentation.docx

To arrange an informal discussion about the role, please email our Director of People Services: john.daly@bolton.gov.uk