Strategic Lead for Adult Learning Disability and First Contact

We are looking for a strong leader to join our Adult Social Care team. In this role, you will lead services that support adults with learning disabilities and those contacting us for help for the first time.

You will help shape how our assessment and support planning services are delivered and make sure people get the right support at the right time, ensuring always that safeguarding adults is prioritised.

You will also drive change and improvement, helping us build a more inclusive and effective service.

Working within a supportive leadership team that encourages development opportunities; you will work with a wide range of partners across health and care, helping people stay independent, safe, and well in their communities.

Main Responsibilities

In this role, you will:

• Lead the Adult Learning Disabilities and First Contact assessment and case management services
• Set the direction for the service and deliver improvement and change, designing and developing our services to meet changing needs
• Build strong relationships with service users, carers, staff and partners to improve our services.
• Work with health and care commissioners to make sure people can access high-quality support that promotes independence
• Ensure our services meet legal and policy requirements

The Ideal Candidate

To apply, you must have:

• A recognised Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England
• Strong experience in a senior management role in social care or health

You will also need to be able to evidence:

• Experience of leading and motivating teams to deliver high-quality services
• Experience of influencing and negotiating with leaders, partners and commissioners developing strong working relationships
• Experience of effectively managing finances and delivering value for money
• Experience of successfully delivering improvement and change

Above all, you will be passionate about improving lives. You will understand the importance of working with people, families and communities to help them stay independent and achieve their goals.

If you're an experienced leader who wants to make a real impact in adult social care, we would love to hear from you.

For further information about this role please contact Jo Cowcher -

Equal Opportunities and Inclusion

Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. As part of our commitment is a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and supporting care leavers. This position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Benefits

In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to our rewards and benefits program.