Assistant Director – Children and Families

Jobs Assistant Director – Children and Families

Salary: £80,995 - £86,757

Expires: 05/04/2026

Location:

Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Job Type: Full Time

Our promise to Sheffield’s children and young people is that Sheffield will be a place where they belong, and where they can build a successful future. We want them to feel that our city is a welcoming home, where they are secure, safe and supported, and can lay the foundations of a fulfilling life.

This role will oversee our provision of children’s homes, supported and secure accommodation, making sure that we maintain our current high performance and continue to improve. We’re proud of what we’ve achieved in recent years, and as we look ahead to developing the service, you’ll ensure that our standards stay where they need to be.

You’ll bring broad knowledge and understanding of this area, and experience in leading a service would be a definite advantage. You must be a balanced leader, able to play a full part in SLT as well as inspiring and engaging colleagues at all levels. Extensive and varied experience of working well with partners and providers from all sectors will complete your skillset.

For an informal discussion about the role, contact Sheffield City Council on  (informal discussion with Helen Sawbridge or Sean Anderson).

• Company:
  Sheffield City Council
• Salary: £80,995 - £86,757
• Location:
  
  Sheffield, South Yorkshire
• Sector:
  Corporate Services
• Sector:
  Corporate Management Team
• Sector:
  Health and Social Care
• Job Role:
  
  Assistant Director

This role expires 05/04/2026.