Directorate:  Children and Young People's Services

Permanent, Full time, 37 hours per week.

Are you passionate about making a difference for children and families?

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to join our team as Head of Service for First Response.

In this pivotal role, you will oversee:

 Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)

• Assessment Teams
• Evolve – Our exploitation team
• Engage – Our emergency support team
• Out of Hours Service

You will work closely with our Head of Service for Family Help and our Transformation lead to drive forward operational change and embed the Families First Partnership Programme into practice across Rotherham.

What We’re Looking For:

A qualified social worker with substantial experience in leading statutory children’s services within a local authority.

• A strategic thinker with a strong track record of performance improvement and service transformation.
• A collaborative leader who can build positive relationships with statutory partners, the voluntary sector, and communities.
• Someone with the passion and ambition to deliver outstanding services for children, young people, and families.

This is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your skills, lead innovative practice, and work with a committed team focused on improving outcomes for children.

Interested?

We’d love to hear from you. For an informal discussion, please contact:
📧 Kelly White – Assistant Director, Family Help
📞 Email: Kelly.white@rotherham.gov.uk 

Interviews: 21st November 2025.