6 months contract with a local authority

Summary

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice and support to the Director’s Board, Cabinet Members, and Portfolio Holders to shape Adult Social Care services.
  


• Lead the strategic planning and transformation of Adult Social Care, including establishing and overseeing program transformation initiatives.
  


• Influence and steer service design, determining priorities and evaluating delivery models.
  


• Deputise for the Executive Director – Adults and Health as required.
  


• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, cost-effective Adult Social Care services that meet diverse and complex needs.
  


• Anticipate and respond effectively to the needs of vulnerable, hard-to-reach, and high-risk individuals.
  


• Lead the development of innovative care models, including community-based and home-support approaches.
  


• Promote independence and wellbeing of service users through effective service provision.
  


• Monitor and review service performance, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
  

Essential Experience

• Significant experience in Adult Social Care at a senior or middle management level with demonstrable success.
  


• Proven track record in leading service transformation, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  


• Experience of multi-agency and partnership working across sectors.
  


• Strong experience in managing budgets and understanding financial implications of strategic decisions.
  

Essential Qualifications

• Degree-level education or equivalent.
  


• Relevant professional qualification (e.g., Social Work Degree, Diploma in Social Work, CQSW or equivalent).
  


• Enhanced DBS clearance (required).
  

Additional Information

• Working hours: 37 hours per week.
  


• Location: Civic Offices, New Road, Grays, Essex, RM176SL, United Kingdom.
  


• Work pattern: 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.
  


• Enhanced DBS required.
  


• Bi-weekly work schedule.
  


• Application deadline: 15th June 2026. Apply ASAP.