What's involved with this role: JOB TITLE: Head of Learning Disabilities and Mental Health - Adult Social Care Services REF: Hackney 121215 Pay rate: £352.49 per day PAYE Contract Type: Temporary, Anticipated 5 to 6 months Working Arrangement: This is a hybrid role, requiring the successful candidate to work in the office at least two days per week An Enhanced DBS is needed for this role. In order to apply for this role you will have proven experience leading adult social care services, particularly within learning disabilities and mental health. The role: On behalf of a local council, we are seeking a Head of Learning Disabilities and Mental Health within the Adult Social Care services. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across two key portfolios; Integrated Learning Disabilities Service (ILDS) and Integrated Mental Health Service (IMHS). Both services operate under Section 75 partnership arrangements with ELFT, reflecting a commitment to strong integration between health and social care. In the near future, this role will be regraded to Assistant Director, with additional responsibility for the management and oversight of our Out of Hours Service. The current duties and priorities of the role, however, remain central to ensuring high-quality, person-centred outcomes for local residents Key Responsibilities: Provide strategic and operational leadership for our integrated services for adults with learning disabilities and mental health needs. Work collaboratively with colleagues across health and social care to ensure legal compliance, effective practice, and positive outcomes for residents. Lead by example, providing hands-on operational support where needed in a complex and fast-paced environment. Chair and attend weekly panels authorising care and support packages – focusing on quality, value, and outcomes. Ensure practice and legal literacy across your teams, with strong oversight of Section 117 and Continuing Healthcare (CHC) processes. Play a key role in shaping the ongoing transformation of mental health social work functions within a new structure, maintaining our commitment to integrated practice with health partners. What the client is looking for: Proven experience leading adult social care services, particularly within learning disabilities and mental health. A deep understanding of statutory responsibilities under the Care Act, Mental Health Act, and Mental Capacity Act. Strong working knowledge of S117 and CHC processes, with a track record of working collaboratively with NHS partners. Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills – able to motivate, support and challenge teams to deliver outstanding, legally sound practice. The ability to balance strategic priorities with hands-on operational oversight How to Apply Quote the Job Title and Reference Number in your application. Submit your CV in Word format. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis—early submission is recommended. We will also add your details to our mail out lists. Please note you may receive details of roles outside of your immediate vicinity, as many candidates are able to relocate temporarily for work. Please disregard any such emails that are not of interest and let us know if you would rather not receive such mailouts and/or if you wish us to delete your details and prefer to apply direct to our advertised roles. If you do not hear from us within three working days, unfortunately your application has not been shortlisted on this occasion. Thank you for your interest in working with us Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. AD Please note that clients invariably ask us to strip out contact details from CVs before we submit them for consideration. This is always quicker and easier to do if you send your CV to us in Word format, rather than as a PDF please.