Interim Director of Adult Social Care - Tower Hamlets Council Location: Whitechapel, London | Contract: Interim | Rate: Negotiable Tower Hamlets Council is seeking an exceptional Interim Director of Adult Social Care to provide strategic leadership and drive transformation across adult social care services. This is a unique opportunity to lead a committed and experienced team, improving outcomes for residents and supporting integration across health and social care. About the Role As Director, you will be part of a stable Directorate Leadership Team and lead adult safeguarding, quality improvement, and service transformation. You will work closely with the Chief Executive, Executive Mayor, and the Tower Hamlets Together Partnership, as well as the North East London Integrated Care Board (NEL ICB), to deliver joined-up, effective services for local residents. You will provide visible, collaborative leadership, champion innovation, and ensure the service is ready for inspection and CQC assurance following a successful ADASS peer review. Key Responsibilities Provide strategic leadership across all aspects of adult social care and safeguarding. Drive transformation and improvement initiatives, focusing on outcomes for residents. Integrate health and social care services through partnership working. Manage significant budgets, ensuring financial sustainability and delivery of savings plans. Lead by example, championing diversity, equity, and anti-racist practice across the workforce. Support and engage staff, promoting a culture based on Tower Hamlets values: Together, Open, Willing, Excellence, Respect.About You We are looking for a qualified social worker or senior leader with experience at a Director or Assistant Director level in adult social care. You will have: Proven experience leading adult social care services in a complex environment. Strong knowledge of adult safeguarding, statutory frameworks, and CQC readiness. Experience driving transformation and delivering measurable improvements. Excellent leadership, communication, and partnership skills. A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion, with a focus on anti-racist leadership.Why Tower Hamlets? Tower Hamlets is a vibrant and diverse borough with a strong commitment to community, inclusion, and innovation. You'll work in the heart of Whitechapel, with excellent transport links and the opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives. What We Offer Competitive negotiable rate reflecting experience. Opportunity to lead a high-profile service and influence adult social care in London. Hybrid working arrangements and flexible approach to leadership. Supportive, collaborative, and motivated senior leadership team.This is a high-impact, visible role that offers the chance to lead transformation, influence policy, and improve outcomes for adults across the borough. Email: m.rabari @(url removed) Call: (phone number removed) Contact: Mayur Rabari - Eden Brown Synergy Interim Director of Adult Social Care | Tower Hamlets Council | Adult Social Care Jobs London | Director of Social Care | Interim Leadership | CQC Readiness | Adult Safeguarding | Health and Social Care Integration | Local Authority Director Jobs | Executive Social Work Roles | ADASS | Strategic Leadership | Public Sector Transformation | Hybrid Senior Roles London Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free