Assistant Director ASC– Home First and Provider Services
Based in London, hybrid working
3 month contract
This is a high-profile strategic leadership role, offering the opportunity to shape the future of adult social care across one of London's most ambitious boroughs. You'll lead a diverse portfolio of frontline services, working alongside senior NHS leaders and key partners to deliver integrated, person-centred services that help residents live independently, safely and well.
About the Role
Leading a workforce of approximately 260 colleagues, you'll have responsibility for a broad and complex service portfolio, including:
- Hospital Discharge Pathways
- Community Assessment and Intake
- Short-Term Services and Reablement
- Occupational Therapy and Home Adaptations
- In-house Residential Care Homes
- Shared Lives
- The Dementia Hub
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and operational leadership across Home First and Provider Services
- Lead large-scale transformation programmes that improve outcomes and deliver sustainable services
- Build strong partnerships across the NHS, providers, community organisations and regional partners
- Ensure services are safe, high quality and fully compliant with statutory and CQC requirements
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement, innovation and collaboration
- Lead and inspire a large multidisciplinary workforce, creating an inclusive, high-performing culture
- Manage significant budgets and resources, ensuring value for money and effective governance
- Represent the Council at strategic boards, partnership meetings and regional forums
Key Requirements
A recognised Social Work or Health and Social Care qualification (or equivalent senior leadership experience) is essential, together with evidence of ongoing professional development.
- Significant senior leadership experience within Adult Social Care
- A strong track record of leading complex transformation and service improvement programmes
- Expertise in commissioning, provider services, reablement, hospital discharge or community services
