Strategic Adult Social Care Lead – Assurance and Continuous Development
Salary: £76,597 - £81,370 pa
Location: Dudley, West Midlands
Contract: Permanent, full time
This is an exciting opportunity for a registered, experienced social care professional to shape how Dudley ensures its adult social care services are safe, high performing and inspection ready.
As Strategic Adult Social Care Lead for Assurance and Continuous Development, you will lead a multidisciplinary team that underpins practice quality, professional standards and regulatory compliance across adult social care. You will strengthen workforce capability, embed robust assurance frameworks, and ensure the council maintains continuous, evidence-based monitoring and reporting. Working closely with colleagues across the service, you will foster coordinated, strengths based, person centred practice and support teams to adopt new ways of working that meet people's needs holistically.
This role offers a genuine strategic seat on the Management Team, reporting to the Associate Director for Strategic Commissioning, Partnerships, Innovation and Improvement, with real influence over how Dudley drives quality and assurance across adult social care. If you want a role with real impact and genuine potential for career development, we encourage you to apply.
Who we’re looking for:
We are looking for an experienced and credible senior leader with significant management experience in a complex, multidisciplinary environment. You will have a strong track record of improving professional practice and delivering measurable change, alongside a comprehensive understanding of CQC frameworks, statutory responsibilities, professional governance and quality assurance.
An influential communicator and collaborative leader, you will combine strategic thinking with the resilience and judgement needed to operate in a complex environment. You will be confident leading people through change, working with senior stakeholders and partners, and using evidence and insight to drive better outcomes.
Why join Dudley MBC?
Dudley is ambitious for its communities and its workforce. You will join a Council focused on becoming more community-focused, collaborative, sustainable and financially resilient, with the opportunity to have genuine influence over the future of Adult Social Care. Your leadership, expertise and ideas will help strengthen services, develop our workforce and make a lasting difference to the people who rely on us.
The closing date for applications is 11th September 2026.
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable groups and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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Strategic Adult Social Care Lead – Assurance and Continuous Development in Dudley employer: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council - Adult Social Care
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both employees and the community. With a strong focus on professional development, you will have ample opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career while making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals seeking independence. Located in a vibrant area, the council offers a collaborative environment where innovative ideas are encouraged, ensuring that you can thrive in your role as an Adult Social Care Lead.
Contact Details:
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council - Adult Social Care Recruitment Team
