Deputy Director of Adult Social Services - 3 Months

Deputy Director of Adult Social Services (Deputy DASS)
Location: Hybrid - minimum three days on site per week, Monday-Friday; evening and occasional weekend attendance required
Contract: 3 months + Extension

*Urgent 3 Month Contract - Role hiring now!*
This is a *England* based role with an excellent immediate start within a Global Consulting company working on *providing senior strategic leadership and ensuring the delivery of high-performing, person-centred Adult Social Care services.*

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Deputy Director of Adult Social Services (Deputy DASS) to provide senior strategic leadership and ensure the delivery of high-performing, person-centred Adult Social Care services. Supporting the statutory Director of Adult Social Services (DASS), the successful candidate will act as a key advisor across the entire Adult Social Care system, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met and high-quality services are maintained.

Key Responsibilities

The Deputy DASS will:

• Ensure continuity, resilience, and excellence in Adult Social Care service delivery.

• Provide strategic oversight and support to the three Localities, embedding accountability, service excellence, and continuous improvement.

• Maintain consistent delivery across localities to ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and organisational standards.

• Lead the client's contribution to the Neighbourhood Health Service, integrating Adult Social Care into neighbourhood team design and delivery.

• Develop and embed a strong performance culture, driving improvements in outcomes for residents.

• Champion innovation, workforce development, digital transformation, and community co-production.

• Strengthen neighbourhood integration through collaborative leadership and robust systems.

• Play a key role in delivering Adult Social Care service improvements and supporting the wider ASC Improvement Plan.

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.

• Significant experience operating at a senior leadership level within Adult Social Care.

• Advanced experience in roles of a similar nature.

• Proven ability to manage staff and complex situations, demonstrating sound judgement and supporting others to do the same.

• Ability to establish strong working relationships across all client services and with elected members.

• Demonstrated success in developing, leading, motivating, and influencing staff to meet stakeholder needs.

• Evidence of successful partnership working with external organisations and stakeholders at all levels.

• Substantial experience in developing and managing performance systems.

• Ability to be on site as required (minimum three days weekly).

• Willingness to attend evening meetings and occasional weekend events.

Checks and Confirmations Required

• Registered Social Worker (Social Work England)

• Ability to attend on site as required

• Willingness to attend evening and occasional weekend meetings

• Evidence of operating at the appropriate senior leadership level and meeting all stated criteria

Please send your CV or call Alen to discuss further.
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