Assistant Director of Adult Social Care

3-month contract role with a local authority

Summary

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of Adult Social Care services across the council.
  


• Provide visible, credible leadership to teams and contribute to wider corporate leadership.
  


• Ensure services align with organisational priorities, statutory duties, and best practices.
  


• Drive service performance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
  


• Ensure readiness for regulatory inspection and compliance with all statutory requirements.
  


• Monitor and manage risks, implementing effective mitigation strategies.
  


• Manage service budgets effectively, ensuring efficient allocation of resources.
  


• Deliver value for money while maintaining high standards of care and support.
  

Requirements

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  Essential Experience Required
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Significant senior leadership experience within Adult Social Care.
    
  
  
  • Proven track record of leading operational services and delivering service improvement.
    
  
  
  • Experience managing complex budgets and resources.
    
  
  

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  Essential Qualifications Required
  
  
  
  
  
  
  • Relevant professional qualification in social care or a related field.
    
  
  
  • Leadership qualification or equivalent senior management experience.
    
  
  
  • In-depth understanding of Adult Social Care legislation, statutory duties, and regulatory frameworks.
    
  
  
  • Strong knowledge of safeguarding responsibilities and best practices.
    
  
  

Additional Information

• Working Hours: 37 hours per week.
  


• Rate: £700-800/Day umbrella.
  


• Location: Shirehall Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6ND.
  


• Hybrid: Two days a week on-site – Tuesday and Thursday.