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Director of social care

Southampton
SCA Care
Social care
£70,000 a year
Posted: 17h ago
Offer description

SCiA is a values-driven socialcare organisation delivering high-quality, person-centred support across
Hampshire. As we continue to strengthen and grow our services, we are seekingan outstanding Director of Social Care to join our Executive LeadershipTeam.

This is a senior, executive-levelrole with overall accountability for the quality, safety, performance andsustainability of all regulated care services. Acting as CQC NominatedIndividual, you will provide visible regulatory leadership while shapingstrategy, driving continuous improvement and supporting future growth.
About The Role

As Director of Social Care, youwill: Provide executive leadership across all regulated
care operations
Act as the organisations CQC Nominated
Individual, holding statutory accountability
Lead and support Registered Managers to deliver
consistently high-quality services
Drive operational performance, quality assurance,
safeguarding and compliance
Work collaboratively with local authority
commissioners, NHS and ICB partners
Contribute to organisational strategy, business
planning and service development
Champion a values-led, inclusive and high-performing
workplace culture
This role offers significant influence at board and system level and the opportunity to shape care delivery across multiple services and communities.

What Were Looking For

You will be an experienced senior social care leader with: Substantial leadership experience within regulated
social care services
Previous experience as a Registered Manager
and/or CQC Nominated Individual
A demonstrable track record of achieving Good or
Outstanding CQC outcomes
Strong knowledge of safeguarding, regulation and
statutory compliance
Experience leading multi-site or multi-service care
operations
Confidence working with commissioners, NHS partners
and external stakeholders
Excellent leadership, communication and decision-making
skills
A values base aligned with person-centred,
accountable and compassionate care

Essential Qualifications and Requirements Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social
Care (or equivalent)
Full UK driving licence and access to transport
Right to work in the UK
Enhanced DBS and CQC Fit and Proper Persons
assessment
What We Offer Competitive executive-level salary (£60,000 £70,000)
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Birthday day off
Pension scheme
Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
Investment in leadership development andprofessional learning
The opportunity to make a meaningful impact withina values-led organisation

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion SCiA is committed to equality,diversity and inclusion and to creating a workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all sections of thecommunity and particularly encourage applications from candidates under-representedin senior leadership roles.

How to Apply
Please apply with your CV and asupporting statement outlining how your experience and values align with thisrole.
Closing Date : Friday 8 May
Interviews: Week Commencing 18 May

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