Assistant Director - Lifelong Services - Disabilities
Reference: SCC/TP/287909/4418
Positions: 1
Category: Executive Senior Management
Contract type: Permanent
Working hours: 36 hours per week
Posted on: 20 January 2026
Closing date: 8 February 2026
Location: Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate, RH2 8EF
The starting salary for this role is £90,363 per annum, working 36 hours per week.
About Us
The Adults, Wellbeing & Health Partnerships directorate is on a significant and ambitious transformation programme, with a focus on independence, prevention and early intervention strategies, tackling inequalities and improving access to services to ensure that no‑one is left behind. You'll be part of a forward‑thinking leadership team, shaping the future of services for our residents. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a real difference.
About The Role
As the Assistant Director, you will lead and manage the Learning Disability and Autism teams, the Transition Team, and the in‑house Supported Independent Living services. You will be responsible for delivering assessments and interventions that promote independence and improve outcomes for individuals and their families or carers. A key part of the role is to drive transformation from traditional institutional care to community‑based services that reflect people’s aspirations for ordinary lives, working with commissioning colleagues to ensure services promote independence, build community capacity, and provide access to universal services and employment.
Collaboration is central to the role; you will work closely with colleagues in the Children, Families, and Lifelong Learning Directorate, as well as the NHS and other health partners. Efficient management of budgets and resources is essential, ensuring quality, compliance and value for money. You will champion equality, diversity and inclusion, providing leadership on equality issues throughout the service. The contractual base for this role is the Council’s headquarters at Woodhatch Place in Reigate, but travel around the county for meetings and team visits is required. Agile working is supported, allowing you to work remotely where appropriate, while still attending in‑person meetings at the local Surrey location.
Shortlisting Criteria
* A degree‑level or equivalent qualification, with management experience in a complex business environment.
* Membership of an appropriate professional body or evidence of continuing professional development.
* Extensive professional knowledge of social care and health service provision for adults, including the impacts of disability or autism.
* A complete understanding of the statutory framework for health and social care, relevant legislation, best practice and research.
* Proven ability to lead transformational change, manage budgets and deliver high‑quality services.
* Excellent communication, analytical and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate and develop teams.
Additional Information
An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children’s and Adults’ Barred List checks will be required for this role.
The job advert closes at 23:59 on 08/02/2026.
Shortlisting is planned for the week commencing 09/02/2026. Interviews will be held in‑person at Woodhatch Place, Reigate.
Local Government Reorganisation: Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two‑tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 01/04/2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.
We are a disability‑confident employer, which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced that you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview. Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we are committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, valuing inclusion and warmly welcoming you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.
Contact Us
Please contact us for any questions relating to role requirements, flexible working requests, transferable skills, or barriers to employment.
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