Head of Family Help and Protection Service
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We are St Helens Borough Council
Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a modernising Council which is passionate and ambitious for the children and families we support, our communities and our workforce. As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put children firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce.
Making a Difference as Head of Family Help and Protection Service
A vacancy has arisen following the previous post holder's internal move. We are seeking a skilled, enthusiastic leader to join a stable and experienced HOS team.
You will be supported by an AD with substantial experience in Children's Social Care who together with all the wider managers and staff has successfully improved the quality of care provided to our children. We are very proud of our achievements to date and the recognition from the regulators confirming we are "good" provides that affirmation. However, our greatest accolade is the strength of our staff's relationships with our children. That is what we want you to promote and continue at the heart of all that you do.
This is a critical role currently responsible for child in need, child protection and court work predominantly, working closely with a variety of external and internal stake holders from early help to children we look after. It is an exciting time to join us as we adapt and change our service delivery in line with the national reform of Children's Services.
Interested to Find Out More?
You can review our full job description details, and person specification information here.
For an informal discussion please contact paulaswindlehurst@sthelens.gov.uk and leave contact details.
St Helens is a great place to work so why not visit our Children's Services web page https://socialcarerecruitment.sthelens.gov.uk/ to see what our colleagues have to say and discover our full range of in work benefits.
These posts are subject to Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
This is a politically restricted post.
Closing date: Sunday 19th Jan 2025
Interview date: TBC
Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment.
Equality & Diversity
St Helens Borough Council respects and values the individuality that every employee brings. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation. Further information about Equality & Diversity at St Helens Borough Council can be found here https://www.sthelens.gov.uk/equality
St Helens Borough Council is a Disability Confident Leader. Disability Confident Leaders lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better.
St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Employer. This means that the Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process.
NOLAN Principles of Conduct in Public Life.
All Council employees are required to abide by the ethical standards embodied by the 7 Nolan Principles: Selflessness, Integrity, Objectivity, Accountability, Openness, Honesty, and Leadership.