As a director of children’s services you’ll:
- provide strategic leadership of children's services to align with national policies and local authority objectives
- oversee the planning, development and delivery of services
- define and implement the strategic vision for children's services across a local authority
- lead on developing co-operation with external partners including schools, health and police
- have oversight of the budget and resources allocated to children's services
- ensure services provided by external partners deliver for children and represent value for money
- sit on national boards and report to organisations such as the Department for Education
- develop and implement policies and initiatives that promote the welfare of children
- manage a team of professionals and ensure high standards of practice
The role of director of children's services is subject to statutory guidance. This sets out:
- the process for appointing a director of children's services
- the role and responsibilities of post holders
- what local authorities must do to comply with the law