Job Description:Head of Children with DisabilitiesSalary range: £77,264 - £90,186 p.a. inc. London weightingContract: PermanentHours of work: 36 hours per weekLocation: Civic centre and other locations from time to timeBrent is brimming with ambition and opportunity, and we celebrate our status as one of the most diverse borough in the UK. This is a newly created and strategically important role for the council, developed in response to growing demand and complexity.The RoleWe're looking for an exceptional leader to head up Brent's Children with Disabilities Service, overseeing a £16m budget and a dedicated team supporting over 800 children and young people aged 0-25.Reporting to the Director of Early Help and Social Care, you'll lead services including social work teams, occupational therapy, the short break team and our Short Breaks Centre, ensuring that children with disabilities are safeguarded, supported and given the best opportunities to thrive.You'll be a strategic thinker with proven experience managing complex services, budgets, and partnerships, and a passion for improving outcomes for vulnerable children. This is a role for someone who can inspire high performance, drive service improvement, and work collaboratively across agencies.For further details please click here or please contact Sunita Patel on 07561 708023 or or Emily Lockwood on 0113 3607612 orTimelineClosing date: 17th September 2025Shortlist meeting: 25th SeptemberFinal interviews: 1st, 2nd, 3rd October 2025If you feel you have what it takes, please visit the Starfish Website to find out more about this exciting role and how to apply- Link to Starfish WebsitePlease do not submit your application to Brent Council. Starfish Search are managing this recruitment campaign on the councils behalf.
