Executive Director of Adult Social Care & Health
Lead a high-impact adult social care and public health portfolio, shaping prevention, safeguarding, integration and sustainable services for more than 800,000 residents. This opportunity suits a senior public-sector leader with political awareness and transformational change experience.
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Benefits include a generous annual leave scheme, local government pension and employee discounts.
SALARY: £137,481 to £151,010 per annum + Benefits
LOCATION: Hybrid / Matlock, Derbyshire, Oxfordshire
JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent
WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week. Hybrid working options are available subject to service needs, with working arrangements discussed at interview
JOB OVERVIEW
Shape services that help people live safe, healthy and independent lives across adult social care and public health. As Executive Director of Adult Social Care & Health you will join the Executive Leadership Team.
The Executive Director of Adult Social Care & Health will provide statutory leadership as Director of Adult Social Services, strengthen safeguarding and prevention, and build trusted relationships with elected members, NHS partners and communities.
Success as Executive Director of Adult Social Care & Health will combine strategic vision, financial stewardship, commissioning expertise and transformation to improve quality, integration and sustainable outcomes.
DUTIES
Your duties as the Executive Director of Adult Social Care & Health include:
Strategic Leadership: Lead adult social care and public health services and contribute to council-wide strategy as part of the Executive Leadership Team
Statutory Responsibilities: Hold and discharge the statutory functions of the Director of Adult Social Services
Service Integration and Access: Ensure communities can access relevant social care and health services and strengthen integration with partner organisations
Safeguarding and Outcomes: Champion safeguarding, prevention, independence, quality and improved outcomes for residents
Partnerships and Influence: Build effective relationships with elected members, NHS partners, providers, communities, other authorities and regional partners
Transformation and Performance: Lead organisational, cultural and service change while embedding clear accountability, quality assurance and continuous improvement
Financial and Commissioning Leadership: Drive value for money, sustainable financial planning, strategic commissioning, market development and resilient service delivery
Governance and Risk: Ensure statutory compliance, risk management, information governance, health and safety and secure handling of confidential information
CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS
Significant and successful senior strategic leadership experience within a large, complex public-sector and unionised environment
Strong multi-agency and partnership-working experience in a comparable multi-functional organisation
Demonstrable success leading effective change, major policy initiatives, transformation and politically sensitive programmes
Experience providing balanced strategic advice and guidance in a political setting
Proven ability to lead, manage and develop employees, establish a performance culture and improve service delivery
Thorough understanding of local government, social care and healthcare provision, relevant legislation and the statutory responsibilities of the Director of Adult Social Services
Strong business acumen, financial stewardship, strategic commissioning and market-development knowledge
High-level advocacy, influencing, negotiation, analytical, presentation and communication skills
Credibility, sound judgement, integrity and an empowering leadership style, with commitment to equality, fairness and opportunity
Degree-level qualification and/or relevant professional qualification and/or equivalent relevant experience, with evidence of continuing management, professional and personal development
Acceptance that the post is politically restricted under the Local Government and Housing Act 1989, with associated restrictions on political activity
BENEFITS
Generous annual leave scheme
Local Government Pension Scheme
Flexi-time scheme for many roles
Comprehensive wellbeing support, including occupational health, counselling and physiotherapy services
Learning and development opportunities, including professional qualifications and career progression
Access to rewards offering discounts across travel, tech, groceries and more
Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice schemes
This role requires a DBS Check
JOB REF: AWDO-P15307
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