In Adult Social Care we strive to deliver a modern, influential, outward facing service that brings social care, health organisations and key partners together to provide a joined-up offer for Telford and Wrekin residents with care and support needs.
You will be the Designated Director of Adult Social Services (DASS), reporting to the Executive Director of Adult Social Care, Housing and Customer Services.
You will take the service forward, ensuring financial sustainability whilst driving continuous improvement in performance and outcomes across the system. You will be exploring digital and assistive technology innovation as part of a forward-looking service model.
In every decision you make, you will continue to seek new ways to work in partnership and co-operation with our communities to understand their priorities and address them.
Working together with key partners, you will continue to innovate, develop and improve services to ensure the best outcomes for people and enable them to live well and independently in Telford and Wrekin.
As Director: Adult Social Care you will lead dedicated teams, you'll inspire, influence and drive partnership working with new approaches and innovation to build on these foundations and achieve our ambition of continuous improvement.
Ideally you will have proven experience of building collaborative partnerships alongside strategic and operational management and leadership of a range of Adult services in a complex and fast changing organisation focused on customers and the community.
As you can see, we will have high expectations of the person we appoint to this post and our residents and employees deserve nothing less.
Join Team Telford - Where People Make the Difference
We're proud to be the LGC Local Authority of the Year 2025 - and it's all thanks to our incredible people.
At Telford & Wrekin Council, we don't just deliver services - we protect, care, and invest in our borough. Our teams are trusted, supported, and empowered to make a real impact.
A friendly, inclusive and dynamic workplace, competitive pay, generous benefits, flexible working and great development opportunities. A culture that celebrates diversity and champions inclusion.
If you're passionate about making a difference, we'd love to hear from you.
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Social Worker - Adult Social Care employer: Telford & Wrekin Council
Telford & Wrekin Council is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive environment where Adult Social Care is pivotal to the borough's future. With a strong focus on collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement, employees benefit from a culture that values diverse perspectives and encourages professional growth. As part of a forward-thinking council, you will have the opportunity to lead transformative initiatives that directly impact the lives of residents in one of England's fastest-growing areas.
