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Head of Children and Young People Services

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council • Neath Port Talbot, Wales

Salary
£75k – £100k
Posted
5 October 2026
Work mode
Full-time
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview

Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council is hiring a Head of Children and Young People Services in Neath Port Talbot, a full-time social work role. The advertised salary is £75k – £100k. Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

This is an exciting opportunity to join Neath Port Talbot Council as our Head of Children and Young People Services following the retirement of the current longstanding post holder. We are looking for an inspiring and experienced leader who is passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people and their families. As a key member of our Corporate Leadership Team, you will provide strategic leadership across a diverse and important portfolio of services, ensuring that children are saf…
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  • Employer: Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: Skilled Worker
  • Advertised salary: £75k – £100k
  • How this salary compares: about 233% above the £30,000 median across 2,047 social work roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
  • Location: Neath Port Talbot, Wales · Full-time
  • Posted: 5 October 2026
  • How we verify sponsors: employers are matched against the UK Home Office register of licensed sponsors — read our methodology.
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