Head of Children with Disabilities
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid / Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham NG2 3NG
Salary: £75,323 - £84,396
Head of Children with Disabilities Job Description
As Head of Children with Disabilities, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and leading services for disabled children and young people across Nottingham.
As a member of the Children's and Education Services Senior Leadership Team, you will provide strategic leadership across social care and short breaks services, ensuring children and families experience clear pathways, timely support and high-quality provision that enables them to achieve the best possible outcomes.
Working with education, health, social care and community partners, you will drive service improvement, strengthen inclusion and ensure services are tailored to meet the diverse needs of children and young people.
We are seeking a passionate and influential leader with extensive experience of working with children with disabilities and their families. You will bring strong strategic and operational leadership skills, alongside a commitment to partnership working, quality practice and continuous improvement.
You will play a key role in developing a more joined‑up, accessible and responsive offer, ensuring disabled children and young people can access the right support at the right time and remain connected to their families and communities wherever possible.
We're Looking for Someone Who
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Has significant leadership experience within children's social care and a strong track record of delivering service improvement.
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Can provide strategic direction and operational leadership across complex safeguarding services.
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Builds positive relationships with partners, stakeholders and elected members to drive better outcomes for children and families.
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Is committed to excellence, innovation and developing a high‑performing, child‑centred culture.
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Holds a relevant degree‑level professional qualification, Social Work England registration, or an equivalent professional qualification.
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Head of Children with Disabilities in Nottingham employer: Nottingham City Council
Nottingham City Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its employees. As a Care Worker Level 2 at Spring Meadow, you will benefit from comprehensive training opportunities and a collaborative environment, allowing you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of citizens while promoting independence and dignity in care.
