Assistant Director Children's Services

If you're passionate about children and young people and can lead and develop teams in a way which provides outstanding service to those who need it most - then this may be the opportunity for you!

We are looking for an experienced, skilled, talented and committed Assistant Director of Children's Services to lead, develop and deliver high quality services for children and young people in London. You would be responsible for a range of existing service provision and work as part of a fantastic team to bring in new business in line with our corporate strategy and managing staff teams to be the best they can be. The role currently has responsibility for mental health services, children's nurseries and Family Hubs. It would be great to have an Early Years or Family Health background, but this is by no means essential. We are really looking for the right person to be excited to lead services for children, grow our brand and business and work well as part of a team.

The role sits as part of the London Senior Management Team and reports into the Head of London

Supplementary Information: the service delivery is based in London, however the role is a blended working approach which can involve working from home or an office base. We will site you at an office closest to your home. Travel to London is required and can be weekly depending on service need. There is a requirement to be part of a senior manager on call rota, approximately 1 week in 8, which does not involve going out.

What Barnardo's can offer:

- An annual recognition day
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Excellent training and development opportunities, including 3 day learning.
- Flexibility in working hours - home work life balance
- Outstanding Leadership support

When completing your application please refer to your skills knowledge and experience in relation to the Person Specification, Job Description and Additional Information document. This should be done with an understanding of the context of the service described.

Need more Information?

If you require any further information about this opportunity, please contact Lucy ~Ivankovic on lucy.ivankovic@Barnardos .org.uk

About Barnardo's

At Barnardo's we believe in children – no matter who they are, what they have done or what they have been through. Please read about our basis and values following the link below. You will be asked questions relating to them as part of the recruitment process for this role.

Barnardo's is committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce for staff and volunteers. We actively encourage applications from disabled, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic and male candidates as they are under-represented within Barnardo's.