We believe that all children and young people should get ‘a better start in life’
We’re aspirational for our children, families and communities; relentless in our determination that all children and young people in York get ‘a better start in life’.
We know that when you make a difference in one child’s life, you make a difference for generations to come. That’s why what we do every day really matters. We know you’re thinking about what comes next. We want you to think about York.
As Head of Service for MASH, Assessment and Targeted Family Support you will play a major part in our organisation and lead the services that support our children and young people in York. We have great ambitions and are looking for leaders who can drive improvement and improve outcomes.
The Safeguarding Intervention Service hold the majority of children subject to child in need plans, child protection plans and interim Court orders.
Reporting to the Director of Children’s Safeguarding you will be responsible for:
If you would like to be part of our senior leadership team and contribute to our ongoing success and have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate and make a difference to outcomes for children and young people, then we would like to hear from you.
York is a city continuing to make history. With world-renowned heritage, a vibrant culture, a strong economy and a past shaped by pioneering social reform and care, York is widely recognised as one of the safest and best cities to live in the UK.
At the moment due to the impact of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, some of our staff are working remotely from home but a return to a combination of working remotely and physically from the Council’s offices is anticipated in the near future.
As this role is public facing, applicants will need to demonstrate, at interview, their competency to converse and provide advice and guidance to members of the public, in spoken English to CEFR level C2: Can express him/herself spontaneously at length with a natural conversational flow, avoiding or backtracking around any difficulty so smoothly that the person with whom they are conversing is hardly aware of it.
City of York Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment. We require the successful candidate to undertake an enhanced Criminal Record check via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
As a new starter, your contractual location will be the designated council office for your team. Your working arrangements will vary according to your service and role, and the current Government guidance. For many roles, there will be more opportunities in the future for remote and hybrid working. However, this comes with the expectation that, as workplaces open up, there is likely to be an ongoing and occasional requirement to attend the workplace.
The Council is highly committed to investing in the talent and wellbeing of our staff and can offer a generous annual leave allowance, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, comprehensive Health & Wellbeing initiatives and a reward package which recognises your contribution. We can offer flexible working practices, community engagement and volunteer activities and, as part of our commitment to you, promote continuous Learning & Development. In addition we also offer a growing range of discounts, rewards and savings.
For further information or an informal discussion please contact Jamaila Hussain, Director of Adult Social Care Services Integration and Interim Director of children’s services (DCS), jamaila.hussain@york.gov.uk or on 07718995696
Closing date: Sunday 26 June 2022 at 12 midnight
Interview date week commencing Monday 4 July 2022
This role is not suitable for job share