Deputy Chief Social Work Officer Grade 5 SALARY: £71,932 - £82,464 (under review)LOCATION: Castle Buildings, Stormont, BelfastDEPARTMENT: Department of Health (DoH)Ref: IRC261770Further appointments may be made from this competition should this post become vacant again within the lifetime of the competition, which is for one year. Secondment from a current employer will be considered. This is a highly stimulating post and offers exceptional personal and professional rewards for the successful candidate.The post-holder will have high-profile responsibilities and a substantial breadth of influence, ranging from opportunity for high-level cross-Government influence, to the ability to influence our daily lives through social care policy, to having a direct impact on the most vulnerable in society.This is a post that provides an opportunity to deliver results that will make a real difference to people's lives and, in tandem with significant responsibility, offers enhanced levels of job-satisfaction.For more detailed information and to apply, please CLICK APPLY NOWCompleted application forms must be submitted no later than 12:00 noon (UK time) on Friday 12th February 2021. As young people (people under the age of 35), people with a disability and people from minority ethnic communities are currently under represented in NICS, we would particularly welcome applications from these groups.All queries can be directed to HRConnect by:Email: 0800 1 300 330The Northern Ireland Civil Service is an Equal Opportunities Employer. ALL APPLICATIONS FOR EMPLOYMENT ARE CONSIDERED STRICTLY ON THE BASIS OF MERIT