Strategic Leader for National Adoption & Foster Wales

Cardiff Council; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 101,000; Full time

Job summary

A national local authority in Wales seeks a Chief Officer / Assistant Director to provide strategic leadership for adoption and fostering services across the region. The ideal candidate will possess a social work qualification and will excel in stakeholder management and leadership in complex environments. This full-time permanent role involves leading transformational programmes, ensuring compliance with legislation, and fostering relationships with various partners. A competitive salary of £100,993 is offered along with a commitment to safeguarding vulnerable individuals.

Qualifications

• In-depth knowledge of adoption and fostering legislation.
• Experience in managing complex organisational issues.
• Ability to establish relationships across diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformational change programmes for adoption services.
• Provide strategic leadership to NAS and FW committees.
• Ensure compliance with legislative requirements across Wales.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Political astuteness

Communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Professional qualification in social work or equivalent

Job description

A national local authority in Wales seeks a Chief Officer / Assistant Director to provide strategic leadership for adoption and fostering services across the region. The ideal candidate will possess a social work qualification and will excel in stakeholder management and leadership in complex environments. This full-time permanent role involves leading transformational programmes, ensuring compliance with legislation, and fostering relationships with various partners. A competitive salary of £100,993 is offered along with a commitment to safeguarding vulnerable individuals.