Assistant Service Director – Adult Social Care Location: South East England Day Rate: £550–£850 per day Working Arrangements: Full-time Pertemps are working with a local authority in the South East to recruit an experienced Assistant Service Director to provide senior leadership across Adult Social Care. This is a key leadership role within the ASC senior management team, with direct responsibility for Locality Teams and Long-Term Support services, alongside joint accountability for overall service performance, transformation, and delivery. You will play a pivotal role in driving high-quality, person-centred services, promoting independence, and ensuring positive outcomes for residents, while maintaining full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. Key responsibilities include: Providing strategic and operational leadership across Locality and Long-Term Support services Leading on transformation and continuous service improvement initiatives Ensuring compliance with statutory frameworks including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding procedures Driving performance management, quality assurance, and service standards Managing budgets effectively and identifying efficiencies Leading, developing, and supporting Team Managers and senior staff Building strong partnerships with health, housing, and voluntary sector stakeholders Contributing to wider ASC strategy and deputising for the Service Director when required Supporting service delivery aligned with CQC expectations and national reforms About you: Significant senior leadership experience within Adult Social Care (local authority setting) Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks Proven experience in leading service transformation and improvement Demonstrable experience managing budgets and large, complex teams Ability to operate strategically while maintaining strong operational oversight Excellent stakeholder management and partnership working skills This is an excellent opportunity for an established senior leader to make a meaningful impact within a forward-thinking local authority, helping to shape and improve Adult Social Care services. Why work through Pertemps? By applying through Pertemps, you’ll benefit from: A dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide and available whenever you need support A simple online registration process Attractive referral schemes and incentives Ongoing compliance fully managed for you Prompt and reliable payroll …and much more! To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Freya Joseph on 07471 306880 or email Freya.joseph@pprsocialcare.co.uk.