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Welcome to the directorate
Departments and job roles
Current initiatives
What our team has to say

Welcome to the Directorate of Children’s Services

Children’s Services are ambitious for every child and young person. We believe that all children deserve the opportunity to be safe, healthy, successful, and confident in their future.

Our team are passionate about improving lives and committed to excellence in practice. We offer a comprehensive learning and development programme, high-quality supervision, opportunities for career progression, and a collaborative culture that supports innovation and continuous improvement. Whether you are a social worker, manager, practitioner, or specialist professional, you will find a supportive environment where you are valued, empowered, and encouraged to grow.

If you are looking for a career where you can make a genuine difference while being supported to achieve your own professional ambitions, we would love to hear from you.

Watch our Executive Director, Lara Patel, share an introduction to the directorate in the 30-second video below:

Departments and job roles

Our services support many different needs – often working with the most vulnerable people in the community. Explore what each department does and example job roles below:

Current initiatives