At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and improve adult social care services, ensuring high-quality support for vulnerable adults.
- Company: Shropshire Council, committed to delivering exceptional community care.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, hybrid working, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a supportive team dedicated to enhancing community well-being.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while shaping the future of social care.
- Qualifications: Proven leadership experience in adult social care and strong compliance knowledge.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Interim Assistant Director of Adult Social Care
Rate: (Apply online only)/ Day umbrella
Location: Shirehall Abbey Foregate, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY2 6ND
Hybrid - Two days a week on site Tuesday and Thursday.
We are seeking an experienced and credible senior leader to help shape and deliver high-quality adult social care services. The Assistant Director will provide leadership across operational services, drive service improvement, ensure statutory and regulatory compliance, and champion person-centred, strengths-based approaches to practice.
Role: To provide operational and strategic leadership for Adult Social Care in Shropshire, ensuring high quality, lawful, person-centred services that promote independence, safeguard vulnerable adults, and deliver strong outcomes for residents. The postholder would be expected to lead service improvement, ensure regulatory readiness, manage performance and risk, and work corporately with partners across health, care, housing and the wider council.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead the operational delivery of adult social care services across the council.
- Ensure compliance with statutory duties, professional standards and safeguarding responsibilities.
- Drive quality assurance, service performance, continuous improvement and effective use of resources.
- Manage budgets and resources effectively.
- Provide visible leadership across adult social care.
Assistant Director of Adult Social Care employer: Sheer Jobs Ltd
As an employer, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative and supportive work culture that empowers our staff to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable adults. Located in the heart of Shrewsbury, our hybrid working model allows for flexibility while ensuring that our team remains engaged and connected. We offer numerous opportunities for professional development and growth, making this role not just a job, but a meaningful career path in adult social care.
