Assistant Director of Corporate Parenting

Hull City Council is looking for an exceptional leader to join us as Assistant Director of Corporate Parenting within our Children, Young People and Families Directorate. This is an exciting and new opportunity to shape the future of children in our care and our care leavers across the city. As a key member of our Senior Leadership Team, you will drive our ambition for every child to thrive, championing a strong child centred culture and ensuring that the voices of children and families are integral to everything we do. About the Role In this role, you will provide strategic leadership for all children looked after and care leaver services, including our regulated children''s homes, supported accommodation, fostering and adoption provision. You will: Lead the development and delivery of Corporate Parenting services, ensuring excellence and aspiration for every child Influence policy and practice at local, regional and national levels, working with Government departments, Ofsted, Health, Police and wider partners Act as a visible, compassionate and ambitious leader, modelling strengths based practice and a culture of high support and high expectations Oversee a budget of £38.5 million and lead approximately 370 FTE colleagues across the service Ensure organisational readiness for all statutory inspections and compliance with safeguarding duties Represent the Council in key forums, strengthening relationships with Elected Members, partners, external agencies and the community ..... full job details .....