Service Director: Children’s Social Care

Healthcare Management; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking an experienced leader for a key role in children's social care. You will oversee service delivery, ensuring high standards and collaboration in initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for young people and families. The ideal candidate is a qualified social worker with experience leading diverse teams and a passion for driving positive change. This exciting opportunity in Doncaster offers the chance to make a real difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Must be a qualified social worker with full range service experience.
• Experience leading teams in social care services is essential.
• Must possess partnership-focused mindset and advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all aspects of children's social care.
• Encourage best and collaborative practice.
• Develop and implement strategies for young people's welfare.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Strategic vision

Creativity

Education

Qualified social worker

Job description

It’s all happening in Doncaster. On one hand, we’re one of the newest cities in the UK, with all of the excitement and ambition that brings; on the other, we’re a ‘place of places’, with historic communities, a shared sense of pride in our achievements, and huge potential. City of Doncaster Council is an ambitious Mayoral authority with a clear purpose to ensure that Doncaster and its people thrive, and that value for money is at the heart of everything we do. If you’re looking for a leadership role with genuine scope, where you can make a real difference from day one, there’s no doubt that Doncaster’s the place.

We want you to continue our consistent trajectory of improvement and innovation, building on this year’s ‘Good’ Ofsted judgement and turning our passion for young people and families into exceptional outcomes. You’ll lead and oversee all aspects of children’s social care, encouraging best practice, collaborative practice and the highest standards. With an inspiring vision for what we can achieve, you’ll hold children, young people and families at the heart of everything we do. Candidates must be qualified social workers, with experience of leading across the full range of services. You’ll be partnership-focused, a creative thinker and visionary strategist, and a courageous advocate for the children and families we support.

Alternatively, contact our consultants Helen Sawbridge or Martin Tucker on 0121 312 3755.

Closing date: 11 January 2026

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