Job Description

Head of Family Support and Child Protection

Salary range: 90,865 - 111,270 p.a. inc. London weighting


Contract: Permanent


Hours of work: 36 hours per week


Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time including Willesden Library


Brent is brimming with ambition and opportunity and we celebrate our status as one of the most diverse , multicultural boroughs in the UK. Together with our partners we are building a fairer, more equitable Brent where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

The Role

The Head of Family Support and Child Protection will lead and manage services that safeguard and support Brent's most vulnerable children and young people. This includes overseeing the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub, family support, and child protection/court teams, ensuring children are protected and receive timely, effective services. The role involves strategic planning, policy leadership, and service improvement, working closely with senior leaders, elected members, and multi-agency partners.
Reporting to the Director of Early Help and Social Care, you will be a qualified and experienced social work professional with a strong track record of leadership in children's services, particularly in safeguarding and child protection. You will demonstrate deep knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice, and have experience delivering services in diverse communities under high pressure. You will be an inclusive and collaborative leader, skilled in partnership working, performance management, and strategic planning, bringing a strong track record of delivering customer focused services and service improvements.


For further details please click here Starfish Search or please contact Sunita Patel on 07561 708023 or sunita.patel@starfishsearch.com or Jamie Brown on 020 3971 0839 or jamie.brown@starfishsearch.com

Timeline

Closing date: 17 September 2025


Shortlist meeting: 25 September 2025


Stakeholder sessions: 30 September, 2 October and 3 October


Final interviews: 1 October, 2 October and 3 October

If you feel you have what it takes, please visit the Starfish Website to find out more about this exciting role and how to apply

Starfish Search

- Link to Starfish Website

Please do not submit your application to Brent Council. Starfish Search are managing this recruitment campaign on the councils behalf.