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<h4> Job Description </h4>Overview The London Borough of Harrow is looking for an inspiring Head of Service – Children &amp; Young Adults with Disabilities (CYAD) to shape and deliver exceptional support for our community. The CYAD team is based within the Adult Social Care &amp; Public Health Directorate, ensuring that children with the most complex needs are supported seamlessly from childhood, through adolescence and into adulthood. In this pivotal role, you will work across the Adults, Children and Education directorates, ensuring we meet our statutory duties under legislation for both children and adults, modelling best social work practice. You will also oversee an exciting development plan to expand our in-house offer of social care provision to children by 2028. With responsibility for a budget in excess of £15m, you’ll influence how resources are used to make a real difference to families, while maintaining financial control and focus on strengths-based, preventative approaches. You will be an experienced Senior Leader who has successfully led high level transformation programmes and delivered efficiency savings without compromising on practice and performance. Your leadership will empower teams to provide outstanding support across Harrow, fostering independence and inclusion. Why join us? <ul><li>Be part of a forward-thinking authority committed to inclusion and excellence. </li><li>Lead a passionate team dedicated to improving lives. </li><li>Drive strategic change and innovation in disability services.</li></ul> About You The successful candidate will have: <ul><li>Knowledge of how to deliver complex services for children and young adults, adults and integrated/partnership working within current legislation. </li><li>Knowledge of current Local Government democratic processes and understanding of the political context. </li><li>Knowledge and a significant understanding of the legislative framework and government policy agendas in respect of Children’s and Adults legislation. </li><li>Knowledge of impacts of disability on children and adults and their families and carers. </li><li>Substantial and successful direct management experience in one or more of the services within the portfolio of this post, including policy. development, contribution to corporate/strategic planning and managing change. </li><li>Experience of managing people effectively within a customer-focused, service delivery organisation. </li><li>Experience of successful budget management, including evaluation of competing budgetary priorities within tight financial limits. </li><li>Experience of performance management and quality assurance processes in service delivery. </li><li>A Social Work qualification e.g. CSS, CQSW, Dip SW, degree in social work. </li><li>Current registration with Social Work England. </li><li>An Enhanced DBS will be required. </li></ul> Related Documents For more information, please refer to the <a href="https://harrowcouncil.icims.com/icims2/servlet/icims2?module=AppInert&amp;action=download&amp;id=26920&amp;hashed=865134580" target="_blank">Role Profile/Selection Criteria</a><h4>About us</h4> Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow &amp; Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.<h4>Other information</h4> Support for candidates visit:<a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/support-candidates?documentId=12517&amp;categoryId=210277" target="_blank">Harrow.gov.uk</a> Our behavioural indicators roles <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23864/behavioural-indicators-below-g11" target="_blank">below G11</a> and <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/downloads/file/23865/behavioural-indicators-above-g11" target="_blank">above G11</a> Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/jobs/jobs-harrow-council" target="_blank"> Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits</a><h4>Important Note</h4> To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our <a href="https://www.harrow.gov.uk/council/Equality-diversity#:~:text=We%20have%20many%20people%20of,cohesion%2C%20fairness%2C%20and%20justice" target="_blank">equality statement</a>. As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at <a href="mailto:resourcing@harrow.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@harrow.gov.uk</a> London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures. Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible. Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration. The personal information we have collected from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. If any of these are detected you could be refused certain services or employment. Your personal information will also be used to verify your identity. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas, any your data protection rights, can be found by visiting <a href="www.cifas.org.uk/fpn">www.cifas.org.uk/fpn</a> 





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Starting Salary:&nbsp;£34,998 increasing to £35,520 p.a. inc. London weighting Contract:&nbsp;Fixed term (2 years) Hours of work:&nbsp;36 hours per week Location:&nbsp;Civic centre and other locations from time to time
 Brent Council’s Local Graduate Scheme
If you have ever considered working for your local council, now is the time! Brent residents and those with a local connection now have the opportunity to join our graduate scheme&nbsp;starting October 2026, gaining invaluable experience while helping shape the future of our borough.
 We're participating in the Local Government Association's (LGA)&nbsp;<a href="https://www.local.gov.uk/impact" target="_blank">Impact: The Local Government Graduate Programme</a>. Impact is a two-year, high-profile national management trainee programme designed for talented graduates with the potential to become future senior leaders in local government.
You will be based at a prime location, with the Civic Centre located directly opposite Wembley Stadium. Brent is well connected, with strong transport links across the borough and beyond. &nbsp;
What you will do
Brent's priorities include housing, social care, public health, community cohesion, and improving employment and skills opportunities - particularly for young people and underrepresented groups. As a Graduate Management Trainee, you will play an important role in helping to address these priorities. As a Graduate Management Trainee, you will:
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<li>Complete a minimum of three placements tackling real projects&nbsp;across key service areas, gaining first-hand experience of how councils deliver meaningful change</li>
<li>Contribute to policies and programmes that directly improve residents' lives</li>
<li>Study for a fully funded Chartered Management Institute (CMI) qualification, supported by mentoring and strong peer networks</li>
<li>Build the leadership, communication and analytical skills&nbsp;needed for a successful career in local government &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Benefits of the scheme at Brent
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<li>Support through the application process:&nbsp;Access support from current Brent graduates and the Impact team (Insight Session details below)</li>
<li>Impactful local experience:&nbsp;The scheme offers the chance to work is a diverse borough you know well, gaining experience in a socially responsible council</li>
<li>Exposure to senior leaders:&nbsp;All graduates are assigned a senior mentor from Brent's Senior Management Team</li>
<li>Strong peer network:&nbsp;You'll be assigned a buddy, receive regular feedback session and 1:1s with the Placement Coordinator, and benefit from the strong support network created by our 16 current trainees &nbsp;</li>
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Be sure to also
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<li>Watch our&nbsp;<a href="https://url.uk.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/aw4bCk5MXUr9jlpc2fRCGYV7B" target="_blank">short video on what it's like to be trainee at Brent</a></li>
<li>Join an online Insight Session on&nbsp;28 November&nbsp;or&nbsp;4 December&nbsp;(<a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/impact-at-brent-graduate-scheme-insight-session-tickets-1972762620102?aff=JGP" target="_blank">register via Eventbrite)</a></li>
<li>Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.brent.gov.uk/jobs-training-and-skills/graduates#abouttheprogramme" target="_blank">Brent.gov.uk/graduates</a>&nbsp;for more information</li>
</ul>
 Essential requirements&nbsp;
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
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<li>Hold, or be on track to obtain, a minimum 2:2 undergraduate degree in any subject by summer 2026</li>
<li>Have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the two-year programme. Visa sponsorship is not available - more information on eligibility and right to work requirements is available on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.local.gov.uk/impact-local-government-graduate-programme-candidates/impact-local-government-graduate-programme-2" target="_blank">Impact's FAQs page</a>. &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
You must also meet&nbsp;at least one&nbsp;of the following criteria:
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<li>Currently live in Brent and have done so for at least two years</li>
<li>Have studied at a Brent secondary or further education provider (school, college or PRU)</li>
<li>Be a Brent care leaver</li>
<li>Have been a Brent Council employee for more than one year &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
The application process
All applicants must demonstrate their understanding of Impact's key skills and behaviours through a competitive, multi-stage process. Local candidates complete the same assessments as national candidates but receive a guaranteed interview with Brent if successful at the assessment centre.
Situational Judgement Test (SJT)
You will complete an online SJT as part of the initial application. It contains 24 realistic scenarios with multiple response options. The test is:
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<li>Untimed, but must be completed in one sitting</li>
<li>Completed after your application questions</li>
<li>Submitted before your application can be finalised</li>
</ul>
If you need support, contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:impact.support@local.gov.uk" target="_blank">impact.support@local.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;before starting your application or test. Impact's support team will invite successful candidates to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.local.gov.uk/impact-local-government-graduate-programme-candidates/impact-application/impact-local-government-0" target="_blank">each stage of the process</a>. Candidates who pass the assessment centre (stage 3) will then be referred for an interview with Brent Council.
For further information please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.local.gov.uk/impact-local-government-graduate-programme-candidates/impact-local-government-graduate-programme-2" target="_blank">Impact website</a>.&nbsp; How to apply
If you meet the eligibility criteria and wish to apply as a local Brent candidate, please submit your application via:&nbsp;<a href="https://lga.tal.net/vx/appcentre-ext/brand-4/spa-1/candidate/so/pm/1/pl/3/opp/857-Graduate-Management-Trainee-on-Impact-The-Local-Government-Graduate-Programme-Cohort-28-Local-Recruitment-for-Brent-Council/en-GB" target="_blank">Graduate Management Trainee on Impact: The Local Government Graduate Programme (Cohort 28) - Local Recruitment for Brent</a>.&nbsp;
Do not click the ‘Apply’ button below, as the LGA is managing this recruitment on our behalf.
Closing date: 12.00pm midday, Tuesday 6 January 2026 &nbsp;
Our Commitment to Inclusion
We support Impact's commitment to recruiting graduates from all backgrounds and universities, reflecting the diverse community we serve. We seek candidates with the right values, motivation for public service, and genuine interest in Brent.
As a Disability Confident employer, we welcome applicants with disabilities, including hidden disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:impact.support@local.gov.uk" target="_blank">impact.support@local.gov.uk</a>. All information will be treated fairly and confidentially.
Brent promotes flexible working. &nbsp;
Data Transparency Statement
Before applying, you will be directed to the LGA’s privacy statement. Please be advised that by applying for this local campaign you are accepting that the local authority will have access to view your application in order to shortlist effectively against their criteria.
The LGA use anonymised/blind recruitment for all applications. This means that the local authority will not be able to see your personal details at shortlisting stage.&nbsp;
After shortlisting has taken place, the council will be able to view your name and will have access to contact you at each stage unless you choose to withdraw.

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