Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Social Care to provide strategic and operational leadership across the East and South Place. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing complex social care services, with demonstrable experience in performance management, budget oversight, and service improvement.
Responsibilities
* Provide strategic and operational leadership across the East and South Place for social care services.
* Drive performance management, monitor service delivery, and implement service improvements.
* Oversee budgets and financial planning to ensure value for money and effective resource use.
* Lead and develop teams, fostering high-quality outcomes and a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
* Ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities and local policies across all services.
* Demonstrate resilience, sound professional judgement, and the ability to work collaboratively with senior leaders and stakeholders.
* Promote partnership working across health and social care systems to deliver person-centred services within available resources.
Qualifications
* Extensive experience in senior leadership within adult social care or equivalent.
* Strong leadership, communication, and people-management skills.
* Proven ability to manage complex services, with experience in performance management and budget oversight.
* Solid understanding of adult social care frameworks, safeguarding legislation, and partnership working across health and social care systems.
* Ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders to deliver effective, person-centred services.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this role please send your updated CV in the first instance.
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