Interim Director of Adult Social Services
We are currently supporting a Local Authority in Shropshire with the appointment of an experienced Interim Director of Adult Social Services on an initial six-month contract.
This is a senior strategic leadership position, responsible for providing direction across Adult Social Care and ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality, person-centred services while driving transformation, improvement and strong partnership working.
Key responsibilities:
- Provide strategic leadership across Adult Social Care and lead the Council’s transformation and improvement agenda.
- Oversee a broad portfolio including Adult Safeguarding, DoLS, Occupational Therapy, Mental Health Social Work, Hospital Interface, Reablement, Day Services, Internal Provider Services and Quality Assurance.
- Ensure the service meets its statutory responsibilities and complies with the Care Act 2014 and wider regulatory requirements.
- Lead service improvement, innovation and preventative approaches to support independence and positive outcomes.
- Develop effective relationships with health partners, elected members, local authorities and other key stakeholders.
- Provide strategic oversight of commissioning and the development of a sustainable care market.
- Maintain strong financial, performance and governance arrangements across Adult Social Care.
- Promote effective integration between health and social care services.
We are seeking an experienced Director of Adult Social Services / Executive Director or equivalent senior Adult Social Care leader, with a strong understanding of local authority statutory services and a proven track record of leading complex services through improvement and transformation.
If you are interested in this opportunity and available for an interim assignment, please send your up-to-date CV to Sophie at [email protected].
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Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 3-6 months
Pay: From £900.00 per day
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Shropshire
