Transitional Lead

6-month contract role with a local authority

Summary

Responsibilities

• Champion a values-driven culture that prioritises people in service delivery.
  


• Lead the integration of strengths-based, person-centered, and outcome-focused practices across Adult Social Care services.
  


• Support operational managers in driving behavioural and practice improvements within teams.
  


• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and professional excellence.
  


• Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional support to managers and practitioners.
  


• Strengthen workforce capability in strengths-based conversations, assessments, and support planning.
  


• Develop leadership capacity and support confident professional decision-making.
  


• Embed reflective practice and continuous professional development across services.
  

Essential Experience Required

• Significant senior management experience within Adult Social Care or a comparable environment.
  


• Proven experience in leading culture change, service transformation, and organizational improvement initiatives.
  


• Experience in developing workforce capability, professional practice standards, and leadership skills.
  

Essential Qualifications Required

• Professional qualification in Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Allied Health Profession, or another relevant registered health or social care profession.
  


• Current registration with the appropriate professional body.
  

Additional Information

• Working hours: 40 hours per week.
  


• Enhanced DBS & barred list check (Adult) required.
  


• Candidate must have SWE or HCPC registration, evidenced upon submission.
  


• Bi-weekly work schedule.