At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead services for adults with learning disabilities and first contact assessments.
- Company: Join Staffordshire County Council's Adult Social Care team.
- Benefits: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with our rewards and benefits programme.
- Other info: Passionate leaders wanted to drive improvement and change in our services.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives and promote independence.
- Qualifications: Social Work qualification and senior management experience in social care or health.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Staffordshire County Council is looking for a strong leader to join our Adult Social Care team.
In this role you will lead services that support adults with learning disabilities and those contacting us for help for the first time.
Responsibilities
- Lead the Adult Learning Disabilities and First Contact assessment and case management services.
- Set the direction for the service and deliver improvement and change, designing and developing our services to meet changing needs.
- Build strong relationships with service users, carers, staff and partners to improve our services.
- Work with health and care commissioners to ensure people can access high‑quality support that promotes independence.
- Ensure our services meet legal and policy requirements.
- Ideal Candidate
- A recognised Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
- Strong experience in a senior management role in social care or health.
- Experience of leading and motivating teams to deliver high‑quality services.
- Experience of influencing and negotiating with leaders, partners and commissioners, developing strong working relationships.
- Experience of effectively managing finances and delivering value for money.
- Experience of successfully delivering improvement and change.
- Passion for improving lives and understanding the importance of working with people, families and communities to help them stay independent and achieve their goals.
- Additional Information
For further information about this role please contact Jo Cowcher – jo. cowcher@staffordshire. gov. uk.
Interviews are anticipated to take place the week beginning the 20th July 2026.
Benefits
In addition to your salary, you will have access to our rewards and benefits programme, supporting a healthy work‑life balance.
Equal Opportunities
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer.
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