Can you lead the way to a bright future for Childrens Services on the Isle of Wight?
On the Isle of Wight, we want young people to have the best possible future, to reach their full potential and we apply this belief to our workforce too. We are 'One Council' working to the same outcomes - with the Island’s community at the centre of what we do.
This is a unique opportunity to build the children’s service you’ve always wanted to run, as we step away from a successful 10-year strategic partnership with Hampshire County Council. With strong foundations to build on we are truly excited to create an independent service to be proud of!
The Isle of Wight is a stunning place to live and work, with 50% of the Island designated as an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty’ and the highest number of award-winning beaches in England! With so much to see and do both on and offshore, a career move here offers an incredible work-life balance.
Our local population is around 140,000 and we are lucky to enjoy all the Island has to offer, but we also face unique geographical challenges that will test your leadership and encourage you to think differently, inspire and innovate.
Join us and lead our dedicated, passionate team as we support children, young people and families using strengths-based, family-focused, multi-disciplinary working, with a focus on;
• Empowering communities and families to be resilient and more economically secure.
• Providing children and families with early help to prevent problems escalating.
• Protecting children and young people at risk of harm
• Nurturing and improving our school system to deliver the best outcomes for children
• Encouraging fun, happiness and fulfilment
• Continuous improvement of quality of services and performance
The Island is beautiful, but behind the beauty we do have areas of deprivation and poverty just like everywhere else. As our Director of Childrens Services you’ll be supporting those most in need, delivering a forward thinking, effective service that delivers at the highest level. All this whilst enjoying a coastal lifestyle that is hard to beat!
HOW TO APPLY
For the full details and application pack, please visit our recruitment page via www.iow.gov.uk/DirectorChildrensServices.
For further information or for a discreet, informal discussion, please contact careers@iow.gov.uk
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PLEASE NOTE: You may be required to participate in providing out of hours cover on rota or in the event of an emergency
When you join #TeamIWC you'll receive our staff benefits package, including:
- Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
- Local Government pension scheme
- Discounted Solent ferry travel
- Island bus network discount
- Cycle to work scheme
- Staff parking permit scheme
- Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
- National and local discounts & benefits schemes
A relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available to new employees specifically relocating to the Isle of Wight to take up a role with us. If you choose to commute to the Isle of Wight daily, you may be eligible get your travel costs reimbursed. Further details are available upon request.
Find out more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island here.
The Isle of Wight Council protects its employees from discrimination and this is supported by the Unacceptable Behaviour Policy, Employee Code of Conduct and Behaviours Framework. We actively promote the diversity of our workforce and we provide flexible working options (where appropriate) to support the different needs of our employees.
The Isle of Wight Council is an equal opportunities employer, who is proud to encourage applications from all cultures, backgrounds and abilities to better reflect the diversity within our local community. In addition to this, we are also a Disability Confident Employer. Along with a number of other areas of commitments, this means that providing you meet the basic essential requirements of the advertised role and have declared yourself as disabled, you will be offered an opportunity for an interview within the council.
This council and its schools recruit according to the council’s Recruitment, Policy and Procedure and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share in this commitment.
Should you need further information about how to apply, please email careers@iow.gov.uk. Please note only applications completed and submitted online by the closing date will be accepted.