Designated Social Care Officer

Designated Social Care Officer (SEND) Luton £44-£45.48 per hour Hybrid Working Connect2Socialwork are currently recruiting on behalf of Luton Borough Council for an experienced Designated Social Care Officer (SEND) to join their Children, Families and Education Directorate. This is a senior, strategic role offering the opportunity to influence and shape SEND services, drive improvement, and deliver better outcomes for children and young people with disabilities across the borough. About the Role As a key member of the senior management team, you will lead on the development and delivery of social care practice within SEND, working collaboratively across education, health and wider partners. Key responsibilities include: Providing strategic leadership across SEND services to improve outcomes Strengthening multi‑agency working with education, health, DfE and NHS partners Driving service improvement, innovation and transformation Supporting the delivery of early help and preventative approaches Contributing to and influencing policy, practice and service development Deputising for the Head of Service where requiredAbout You Strong post‑qualifying experience within Children's Social Care / SEND Proven experience at senior or management level Ability to lead strategic change and service improvement Strong partnership working and leadership skills Passion for improving outcomes for children, young people and familiesWhy Join? Opportunity to influence system‑wide change Work within a forward‑thinking, collaborative service Flexible hybrid working arrangement Play a key part in delivering Luton's vision of improving outcomes for children and familiesWhy Work with Connect2Socialwork? Competitive pay rates Dedicated consultant with extensive sector knowledge Access to opportunities with forward-thinking local authorities Ongoing support throughout your assignmentIf you're someone with strong post-qualifying experience, leadership skills, and a real passion for improving outcomes for children and families, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with Connect2Socialwork. To apply for this role or to discuss the opportunity in confidence, please contact Lisa Hallinan at Connect2socialwork Email: / Phone: (phone number removed) Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates