Service Director - Children's & Justice Services

Job Description

Service Director, Children’s and Justice Services

Salary:  £148,732 (Scottish JNC single point 50)
Hours: 36 per week

Edinburgh is an outstanding capital city, recognised across the globe as a leader in business, the arts, science and education. The city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and our cityscape provides a unique architectural and natural backdrop to city living. Home to the internationally renowned Edinburgh festivals and the Scottish Parliament, it is an excellent city in which to live, work, study, visit and invest.

The Service Director for Children’s and Justice Services is responsible to the Corporate Director for Children, Education & Communities. This is a strategic and influential role providing leadership in the development of service excellence and ensuring positive outcomes for children and young people. Working as a core member of the council’s senior leadership team with lead responsibility for providing advice, guidance, professional governance and support on all matters relating to Children’s & Justice Services within the City of Edinburgh.

We are looking for an exceptional senior leader with significant knowledge and experience of leadership in Social Work as a registered social worker in a local authority setting, that can evidence delivering positive outcomes for children, young people and their families.

Take a look at our recruitment pack for more information.

Amanda Hatton, Corporate Director, Children, Education & Communities looks forward to your application, if you’d like more information or an informal discussion about the role, please contact Dionne Air for an appointment, Dionne.Air@edinburgh.gov.uk