Deputy Director of Children’s Services
At Autism East Midlands, we believe autistic people deserve the opportunity to thrive, achieve their ambitions and lead fulfilling lives. For nearly 60 years, we have been providing specialist education, residential services, support and advocacy for autistic people and their families. We have built services that are person-centred, ambitious and focussed on positive outcomes. Our Children's Services Directorate plays a vital role in delivering our mission through specialist education, residential, family support, and community-based services across the East Midlands.
We are now seeking an exceptional Deputy Director of Children's Services to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader to help shape the strategic direction of a diverse portfolio of services, drive innovation and quality, and ensure autistic children, young people and their families receive the highest standards of support. Working closely with the Director of Children's Services, you will lead teams, develop strong partnerships and play a key role in delivering our vision for the future.
If you are a values led leader with the passion to make a difference, a commitment to excellence and the ability to inspire others, we would love to hear from you.
About the Post
The Children’s Services Directorate at Autism East Midlands provides strategic leadership and oversight of a diverse portfolio of specialist education, residential services, family support and early intervention services for autistic children and young people. The directorate encompasses Sutherland House and Braithwell Schools, a Children’s Home, family support provision, Neurohubs, parent programmes and community-based services that support children and families across the East Midlands.
The Candidate
You will provide active support to the Director of Children’s Services. We seek an inspirational and values led leader who is passionate about improving the lives of autistic children, young people and their families. You will bring significant leadership experience within education, children's social care, health, SEND, or a related sector, ideally over more than one sector such as education and children’s social care. Also, a track record of leading services through growth, change and continuous improvement. You will be an inclusive and collaborative leader, able to build strong relationships with children, families, colleagues, regulators, commissioners, local authorities and partner organisations.
Visits, by prior arrangement are encouraged, please contact us.
We offer comprehensive training, fully paid induction and on-going Continued Professional Development (CPD) opportunities.
Safeguarding Statement
Please note acceptance into this post will be subject to satisfactory references and an Enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check, this cost will be met by Autism East Midlands*
*The successful applicant will need to sign up to the annual DBS Update Service at a current cost of £16 per year if they do not already subscribe
Autism East Midlands is an equal opportunities employer.
AEM is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people.