Executive Director of Social Work and Director of Children and Young People's Services
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- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Flexible Working
- Posted
- 10/09/2026
- Closes
- 24/09/2026
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This is a senior leadership role within the Trust, responsible for providing strategic leadership for social work and social care across the organisation. The post holder will also lead the Children and Young People's Division. The role focuses on upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children, young people, families, and vulnerable adults, ensuring services are safe, effective, inclusive, and responsive. It requires an exceptional leader with professional credibility, compassion, resilience, and strategic influence.
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Executive Director of Social Work and Director of Children and Young People's Services ref:55878718
Branch: Northern HSC Trust Area
Location: Trust Headquarters, Bretten Hall, Antrim
Salary: (See job details)
Contract Type: Permanent
Opening date: 10/09/26
Closes:
Thu, 24 September 2026 @ 12:00 PM
Interview Dates: Executive Assessment- 14th October 2026
Notes: This is one of the Trust’s most important statutory and professional leadership roles. As
the Trust’s most senior social worker, you will provide strategic leadership for social work
and social care across the organisation, while also leading the Children and Young People’s
Division. The role is central to upholding the rights, safety and wellbeing of children, young
people, families and vulnerable adults, and to ensuring that services are safe, effective,
inclusive and responsive to those who need them most.
We are seeking an exceptional leader who can combine professional credibility with
compassion, resilience and strategic influence. You
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