Service Director - Adult Social Care Operations

Wakefield and District Swift Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in Wakefield is seeking a visionary Service Director for Adult Social Care Operations. This leadership role involves driving transformative initiatives to enhance community independence and wellbeing. The ideal candidate will have proven senior leadership experience as a registered Social Worker and a commitment to quality care. This position offers generous benefits including 31-33 days of annual leave, flexible working hours, and participation in various employee support schemes. Applications are invited through an updated CV and supporting statement.

Benefits

31-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible full-time working pattern of 37 hours per week

Access to high-quality training and career development programmes

Local Government Pension Scheme with a 16.3% employer contribution

Employee support schemes and wellbeing initiatives

Discounted membership to leisure facilities and various discounts

Qualifications

• You must be a registered Social Worker with proven senior leadership experience in adult social care.

Responsibilities

• Drive the ambitious Maximising Independence Strategy.
• Transform lives and create a district where independence and wellbeing thrive.
• Ensure services meet and exceed Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards.

Job description

Lead the Future of Adult Social Care – Make a Lasting Impact in Wakefield

Are you ready to inspire change and shape the future of Adult Social Care?

Wakefield Council is looking for a visionary Service Director – Adult Social Care Operations to drive our ambitious Maximising Independence Strategy. This is more than a leadership role – it’s your opportunity to transform lives and create a district where independence and wellbeing thrive.

As a qualified Social Worker with proven leadership experience, you’ll bring energy, innovation, and a relentless commitment to quality care. You’ll unite teams, champion collaboration, and deliver exceptional services that through our practice, empowers residents to live fulfilling lives for longer.

We’re looking for someone who shares our values:

• Respect and kindness in everything we do
• Strong partnerships built on trust and collaboration
• Ambition and vision to make Wakefield a place where everyone can flourish

Driving Excellence and Compliance

You’ll play a critical role in ensuring our services not only meet but exceed Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards. Your leadership will guarantee that quality, safety, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do, delivering outstanding outcomes for the people we support.

What We Offer

• 31-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• We offer a flexible full-time working pattern of 37 hours per week
• Access to high-quality training and career development programmes
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with a 16.3% employer contribution
• Inclusion in our employee support schemes and wellbeing initiatives
• Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.

You must be a registered Social Worker with proven senior leadership experience in adult social care.

For an informal discussion:

Contact Rachel Bowes at [e-mail] or 01924 303584.

To apply:

Send your up-to-date CV (including contact details) and a supporting statement outlining how you meet the essential criteria to:

[e-mail]

Selection Process:

Technical Interview, Assessment Centre and Elected Members Panel will take place during the second and fourth week of February 2026.