ABOUT YOU

We are seeking a dynamic leader with substantial experience in working with looked after children, foster carers, and those subject to child protection plans, including involvement in complex legal proceedings.

As a key member of our team, you will:

• Lead and manage teams effectively, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Communicate confidently with diverse audiences and resolve conflicts with professionalism.
• Champion the involvement of young people and carers in meetings and decision-making processes.
• Work within set timescales while maintaining high standards.
• Oversee and quality assure the work of front-line staff, fostering strong relationships to drive service improvements.
• Apply in-depth knowledge of child care legislation, drawing from significant supervisory experience in complex child care settings.

If you are passionate about making a difference and have the expertise to lead in this challenging yet rewarding role, we would love to hear from you!

ABOUT US

Luton Council has been selected to deliver the government’s Families First for Children Pathfinder programme.
Luton is one of seven new areas in the second wave to be chosen with the aim of protecting vulnerable children from harm and improving services to help more children stay with their families in safe and loving homes.
The programme is an amazing opportunity for Luton to shape future social care practice, which includes closer working relationships with our health, police, education and voluntary sector partners.
Children are at the heart of everything we do in Luton, and we are very proud of the tremendous work that is already taking place together with our partners, including the development of our Family Hubs and working towards making Luton a child-friendly town where our children and young people can grow up feeling happy, healthy and secure.
Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.
The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?
We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our borough.

Please refer the Job description for details