Strategic Director, Adult Social Care & Safeguarding

Lockingtonprimary; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Director of Adult Social Care Operations and Safeguarding. This key leadership role involves strategic management of adult social care services, driving improvements following CQC assessments, and ensuring compliance with best practices. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with stakeholders to enhance care outcomes for vulnerable adults. A proven senior leader in health or social care is required, with strong management skills and a commitment to quality service delivery.

Benefits

Staff discounts

Generous pension

Health and wellbeing schemes

Flexible working opportunities

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven senior leader with experience in health or social care.
• Skilled at building effective partnerships across agencies.
• Experience driving integrated services for vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic collaboration across the Council.
• Lead transformative change initiatives informed by CQC reports.
• Oversee service planning to meet statutory duties.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Health or social care management

Partnership building

Resource management

Change leadership

Performance and quality focus

Education

Significant experience in health or social care management

Job description

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Director of Adult Social Care Operations and Safeguarding. This key leadership role involves strategic management of adult social care services, driving improvements following CQC assessments, and ensuring compliance with best practices. The successful candidate will work collaboratively with stakeholders to enhance care outcomes for vulnerable adults. A proven senior leader in health or social care is required, with strong management skills and a commitment to quality service delivery.