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Chief Officer, Social Services
Flintshire County Council

Flintshire is a leading unitary council in Wales and the largest in North Wales. We have an outstanding reputation in the fields of social housing, community development and welfare.

We have an exciting opportunity to lead and develop our Social Services portfolio and its services with the imminent retirement of the existing post holder.

As part of a close and effective senior team, you will help to develop a strong corporate focus and a coherent corporate culture across the authority.

Working closely with the Chief Executive and the Council Leadership you will build on the successes of the Social Services Portfolio, leading change in the best interests of the Council, communities, and the workforce in an era of public sector and financial reform.

The portfolio is committed to providing services that will improve outcomes for children, families and older people needing care and support.

You will be a key member of the Chief Officer Team and contribute to the effective governance and management of the Council beyond your portfolio, supporting corporate work of shared interest.

Responsible for discharging and delivering the Council’s statutory duties with regards to Adult and Children’s social care, including the role of Director of Social Services. We are looking for a strategic leader with excellent people skills and a track record of leading cultural change, sound financial management and ensuring effective governance.  You will be an effective communicator with experience of collaborative and partnership working, gained within a complex social care environment.

If you are a strong, visible, and inspirational leader with a passion for delivering services to support the people in Flintshire, we would love to hear from you. 

Closing Date: 23 February 2024

Salary: £94,307 to £105,992

For an informal conversation please contact Sharon Carney on 01352 702139

To view the Job Description and Person Specification click here

To view the terms and conditions of the post click here

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How to Apply

1. Applications
Candidates are required to complete the Council’s standard application form.  Additional sheets can be used about details of your work experience.  CVs will not be accepted.

2. References
The referees who are quoted on your application form must be contactable before final interview.  Referees should also be able to comment from first-hand experience on your suitability for this position and have worked with you during the last three years of your employment. 

3. Closing Date
The closing date for receipt of applications is 23 February 2024.

4. Timetable
Shortlisting will take place on 26 February 2024 and candidates will be notified of the decision by noon on 27 February 2024. First stage interviews will take place on 5 March 2024. The Final stage consists of a Member Panel Interview (plus assessment) and will take place on 18 March 2024. 

5. Selection Process
The selection process will be as follows:
(a) Your completed application form will be considered by the Chief Executive and the Corporate Manager, People and Organisational Development who will prepare a short-list of candidates for first stage interview.  It is important that your application fully addresses the requirements of the Person Specification as short-listing will be based strictly on the criteria therein.
(b) Short-listed candidates will be invited to attend a first-stage interview, in person, with the Chief Executive and the Corporate Manager, People and Organisational Development. 
(c) Following the first-stage interviews, the Chief Executive the Corporate Manager, People and Organisational Development will make recommendations as to which candidates should proceed to the final stage to a panel of Elected Members.  Members will decide, which candidates, if any, proceed to the final stage.
(d) The Final Stage Interview with the Member Panel will take place, in person, on 18 March 2024. Candidates selected for Final stage will be required to prepare and deliver a 10 minute presentation at the start of the interview. Further details will be provided to in advance of the Final Assessment.

If you wish to discuss any aspect of your application or have queries which are not addressed by the information on this site, please contact our Senior Management Response Team on 01352 702139.

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We are proud of our track record of protecting and valuing community-based services and continued to do this during prolonged periods of austerity and throughout Covid.

We are forward thinking, positive about potential, have continuously developed our expertise and acted with passion and resilience to achieve our success.

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