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Director for Adult Social Care (DASS)
Salary: £121,776 - £134,160
Location: Dudley, West Midlands – on site
Employer: Dudley Council
Be the change. Lead the future. Improve lives.
Dudley Council is seeking an exceptional leader to join our senior team as Director of Adult Social Care. This is a high-impact, high-profile role at the heart of our transformation journey — one that will shape the lives of thousands and influence how care is delivered across our borough.
As a key member of our senior leadership team, you will drive strategic and operational change, working closely with Directors and Group Directors to shape modern, person-centred adult social care services that put people first and deliver meaningful outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
* Statutory Director of Adult Social Services (DASS) and Caldicott Guardian, championing the highest standards in care and data governance.
* Leading adult social care operations, safeguarding, professional practice, and integrated commissioning with the NHS and partners.
* Driving transformation that prioritises independence, prevention, and early intervention.
* Embedding a strong culture of practice, focused on quality, outcomes, and continuous improvement.
* Working collaboratively across the Council, and closely with Children & Young People, Public Health teams and partners to promote independence, strengthen transitioning to adulthood, reduce health inequalities and improve population health.
Who We Are Looking For
An experienced and visionary leader with a deep understanding of adult social care and the wider health and care system. You bring credibility, compassion, and courage — with the ability to lead transformation, inspire teams, and work collaboratively across complex systems.
Why Dudley?
Dudley is a borough on the rise — ambitious, inclusive and committed to change. Join us and play a central role in helping our residents live healthier, more independent lives. This is a unique opportunity to influence the future direction of the Council, working at the forefront of innovation and governance. Be part of a leadership team committed to improving services, efficiency, and customer experience for our community.
For an informal discussion please contact Balvinder Heran, Chief Executive, via Jo Cook – Joanne.Cook@dudley.gov.uk
Apply now and be part of something that truly makes a difference. For more information and to apply, please visit: https://www.dudleycounciljobs.org.uk/
Application Process
Applications close: Thursday 18th September 2025.
The recruitment process will be to undertake technical interviews with longlisted applicants to confirm the shortlist. Short listed candidates will be invited to assessment centres and attend final interviews. Please indicate any periods you are unavailable.
So that we can demonstrate Dudley’s commitment to diversity and inclusion and to improve bias in the recruitment process that could create barriers for candidates. Your personal data will be anonymised when you apply, to ensure that you comply with our anonymisation process, please ensure you have removed your name and date of birth from any attachments prior to uploading them to your application.
Online application forms will only be accepted for this vacancy, online facilities for jobs are available at public libraries within the Dudley Borough.
All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.
Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.
If you require support completing an online or paper application form and or interview techniques, please contact Dudley Adult and Community Learning on 01384 818 143 or acl@dudley.gov.uk who can support with Digital Skills and Job Applications.
If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk
If you are experiencing a problem whilst applying for a position, please follow the link below to the WM Jobs Help Page in the first instance https://help.wmjobs.co.uk/
If the WM Jobs Help Page does not resolve your issue then please contact the HR Resourcing Team via HR.Resourcing@dudley.gov.uk
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The Council’s full Privacy and Disclaimer Statement can be accessed on the website at https://www.dudley.gov.uk/privacy-disclaimer-statement/
N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications
Attached documents
Job Description And Person Specification
Employee Benefits List - Final v2.pdf
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About Dudley Council
It’s an incredibly exciting time to work in Dudley Council as we embark on numerous multi-million pound regeneration schemes which will be real game-changers for the borough. In addition to the exciting schemes such as the Midland Metro we also have the ongoing and very serious challenges of ensuring vulnerable people across the borough receive the services they deserve.
At Dudley Council we have a ‘one council’ ethos that builds an effective and dynamic organisation which grows the economy and creates jobs, creating a cleaner and greener place and supports stronger and safer communities.
We are rightly proud to be the historic capital of the Black Country and, working with our partners, Dudley Council is also committed to looking forward and helping to deliver our borough vision of ‘Forge a Future for all’ www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk
We ensure communities influence council decisions and are committed to delivering services in partnership with communities. We provide flexible and responsive service in partnership and help communities help themselves.
In joining a local authority that serves 320,000 residents you will become an integral part of a council that:
* is ready to embrace change, providing an environment in which you will be encouraged to make your mark
* is aware of its key challenges and the need for a new energy to innovate the council, in order to find cost effective ways of delivering services
* has aligned its political and managerial leadership structures and is committed to protecting, securing and transforming the lives of children, families, the vulnerable and older people
* wants borough residents to have their say through our community forums
* dedicates time to meaningful consultation and listen to the views of our residents
* is working with the community to encourage active involvement of our residents
We want to leave a legacy of a better future for the borough that reflects Dudley borough’s potential and harnesses the ambitions of the people we serve. For more information see our Council Plan www.dudley.gov.uk/council-community/plan-policies-and-strategies/council-plan, Dudley Borough Vision for 2030, Forging a Future for All www.dudleyboroughvision2030.org.uk and key information about the borough and its communities at All about Dudley Borough www.allaboutdudley.info
Company Info
Website
http://www.dudley.gov.uk/
Telephone
01384 811300
Location
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
Council House
Priory Road
Dudley
West Midlands
DY1 1HF
GB
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