Director Children''s Social Care (Family Help and Safeguarding)

Shape the future of children''s social care in Swindon Swindon Borough Council is forging an exciting future. We''re integrating services, connecting our workforce with a shared sense of purpose, strengthening partnerships, and using AI and data to drive a preventative, insight-led approach. Our Swindon 2028 programme sets out a bold ambition to transform how we deliver services and achieve better outcomes for our communities. Improving outcomes for children and young people is our top priority. We''re on a significant improvement journey, with strong foundations and clear progress, recognised through monitoring visits. We''re now seeking a visionary, creative and driven Director of Children''s Social Care (Family Help and Safeguarding) to sustain momentum, embed lasting change and ensure consistently strong practice for children and families. This is a pivotal role at a critical point in our journey. With responsibility for targeted Early Help, Family Help and Safeguarding, and Youth Justice, you''ll lead the next phase of improvement. You''ll drive delivery of Families First reforms, strengthen practice quality, and ensure services work together to reduce demand through earlier, more effective support. You''ll join a supportive and ambitious leadership environment, with strong corporate and political backing and sustained investment in early help and prevention. With a clear remit, you''ll have the space, support and autonomy to lead with clarity and impact and shape ..... full job details .....