Assistant Director Adult Social Care Improvement
Location: York / Hybrid working
Salary: £86,537 – £95,898 plus benefits
Term: Full time / 2 year Fixed-Term Contract
Employer: City of York Council
Thank you for your interest in joining City of York Council as an Assistant Director Adult Social Care Improvement. This is an exciting time to join us in York and become part of a forward-looking leadership team.
York’s history is well known but it is also a dynamic, modern city that is going places. While it is popular with the millions that visit each year, its greatest strength is its people.
We have set out a bold vision in our Council Plan “One City, for All” (2023–2027) which focuses on York being a city that prioritises the health of its residents and one that makes access to opportunity fairer for all our residents. It is clear that we cannot deliver our ambitions alone. York’s strong partnerships with community, business and regional stakeholders are key to our success.
Like all local authorities, financial challenges exist but how we respond to those challenges is what is important. We are seeking a can-do, highly skilled and effective leader in adult social care who looks for solutions and doing the best for York regardless of the pressures we face. You will lead in making best use of resources and delivering real improvements in services and outcomes for our residents. To be successful you will be a visible leader who works across traditional boundaries to deliver for the city.
About the role
This is a unique opportunity to lead and deliver ambitious, transformational change across Adult Social Care and Health Integration. As Assistant Director Adult Social Care Improvement, you will play a central role in strengthening strategic capacity, driving performance, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across services.
Working closely with the Corporate Director, Director of Finance, and wider senior leadership team, you will lead a high-profile transformation programme designed to address increasing demand, financial pressures, and evolving regulatory expectations. You will be responsible for developing and delivering innovative, outcome-focused models of care that improve quality, efficiency, and the experiences of residents.
This role requires a collaborative and system-led approach. You will work across organisational boundaries with internal services, health partners, and regional and national stakeholders to co-design and implement sustainable solutions. A key focus will be on strengthening practice, embedding performance and quality assurance frameworks, and fostering an environment where staff are supported to innovate and perform at their best.
As a visible and influential leader, you will drive change at pace, ensuring programmes are well-governed, evidence-based, and deliver measurable financial and service benefits. You will also champion strengths-based and community-led approaches that promote independence, resilience, and better outcomes for individuals and communities.
You will be joining a leadership team that is committed to doing things differently, building on strong partnerships, focusing on what matters most, and ensuring that we deliver real, lasting improvements for the people of York. You will be part of an effective improvement plan and have the opportunity to make a real difference in this career enhancing opportunity.
Contact and Apply:
We encourage you to click the below link to visit our campaign website which includes more information about City of York Council, the role, key useful documents and how to apply: https://www.yorkappointments.co.uk
Closing date: Midnight Sunday 2 August
Please note: we are also recruiting to the role Assistant Director, Commissioning, Partnerships and Provision, for further information, please click the link above.
