Nottingham City Council is seeking an ambitious, visionary leader for the role of Director of Adult Social Care and Health. This pivotal role requires a highly skilled and dedicated individual to strategically guide and manage adult social care services, enhance health and well-being across the city, and foster a customer-focused environment that upholds the values of our "One Council" ethos.
The successful candidate will champion innovative, partnership-oriented approaches to address the complex needs of our community and transform the delivery of adult social care in Nottingham.
If you’re looking for a role at the heart of an organisation where you can play a key role in its continued improvement, and influence the future of a vibrant city, this could be the perfect next step in your career.
Why Join Us?
This is an exciting time to join Nottingham City Council. We have a clear vision and a plan to improve, recently approved by Councillors and Commissioners. We are on a journey to becoming a council that delivers with clear purpose, is financially sustainable, and well-run. As Director of Adult Social Care and Health, you will play a key role in supporting that journey – ensuring the organisation is informed and involved.
In this role, you will:
Support the development of relationships with key partners, citizens, and other stakeholders.
Make a meaningful difference in the lives of Nottingham’s residents.
Lead change within a growing and progressive council.
The Opportunity
You will lead by developing service strategies and customer-focused propositions that prioritise service user voices, while fostering a culture of continual improvement and organisational excellence. Your leadership will help drive service delivery improvements and position Nottingham as a city of innovation and opportunity.
Key responsibilities include:
Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement service strategies that align with the Council’s corporate priorities and vision.
Building Partnerships: Create collaborative relationships across the public, private, and voluntary sectors to deliver integrated health and social care services.
Driving Operational Excellence: Oversee service design, performance management, and financial accountability, ensuring resources are managed effectively.
Community Leadership: Act as a key representative for Nottingham City Council, enhancing the city’s reputation through innovative community partnerships.
Champion Transformation: Lead and implement innovative approaches to adult social care, ensuring services are responsive, efficient, and impactful.
Budgetary Constraints: Will be responsible for managing budgetary constraints and ensuring effective allocation of resources within the department
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a seasoned leader with a strategic mindset and extensive experience in adult social care and health services. The ideal candidate will have:
Visionary Leadership: Experience in leading the development of customer-focused service strategies that prioritise service user voices and promote continuous improvement.
Collaboration: The ability to build strong partnerships across sectors and foster a networked governance model to enhance service delivery.
Operational Excellence: A proven track record in overseeing service performance and managing resources effectively.
Community Engagement: A deep understanding of the importance of community partnerships and safeguarding practices, particularly for vulnerable adults.
Experience in Transformation: Leading major change initiatives and advancing service improvements, particularly in areas such as mental health, learning disability services, and housing solutions.
Must be an extremely experienced and qualified Social Worker, with a proven track record in the field.
Why Nottingham City Council?
At Nottingham City Council, we don’t just offer jobs – we offer careers with purpose. Alongside a competitive salary, you’ll enjoy exceptional benefits, including a generous pension scheme and ample leave entitlement.
Additional benefits include:
Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working, to help you balance your professional and personal life.
Professional development opportunities that support career progression in a dynamic and inclusive environment.
A commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion in all areas of our work.
If you’re passionate about transforming adult social care, committed to customer-oriented leadership, and eager to make a significant impact in Nottingham, we invite you to apply. Join us in building a healthier, more resilient community for our citizens.
- This post is covered by the statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) (English Language Requirement for public sector workers) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English, is an essential requirement for the role.
- This post is politically restricted.
- A DBS enhanced check for a regulated activity is required for this post.
- The role requires you to participate in the on call rota.
You can find the job description for this post here
At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.
For informal enquiries, please contact Lucy Wesson, Senior HR Consultant-Recruitment, via email at lucy.wesson@nottinghamcitygov.uk.
All candidates are advised to have an informal discussion with Vicky Murphy, Corporate Director of Adult Social Care and Health prior to submitting an application. In order to arrange please email Tayyibah Ahmed (tayyibah.ahmed@nottinghamcity.gov.uk) to organise.
Closing Date: 1st December 2024
Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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