Interim Assistant Director – Adult Social Care | Midlands
A Midlands-based local authority is seeking an experienced Interim Assistant Director – Adult Social Care to provide senior leadership across operational services at a key point in its improvement and assurance journey.
This is a high-impact leadership role within a complex system, focused on delivering strong operational performance, driving service improvement, and ensuring readiness against regulatory expectations.
Role Overview
You will lead Adult Social Care services across the organisation, providing both operational and strategic oversight.
- Drive performance and improvement at pace
- Ensure compliance with statutory duties and safeguarding responsibilities
- Strengthen governance, quality assurance and inspection readiness
- Work collaboratively across health, care and wider system partners
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of Adult Social Care services across a complex environment
- Drive service improvement, performance and quality assurance
- Ensure regulatory readiness in line with the CQC assurance framework
- Manage budgets, risk and resources effectively
- Provide leadership across teams and contribute to the wider corporate framework
- Engage with partners, senior officers and elected members
What We’re Looking For
- Senior leadership experience within Adult Social Care
- Strong understanding of statutory responsibilities and regulation
- Proven track record of service transformation and improvement
- Experience working within complex, multi-agency systems
- Confidence operating in politically-led environments
The Opportunity
- Lead an established and experienced ASC senior management team
- Play a key role in improvement, assurance and system leadership
- Operate within a regionally connected Adult Social Care system
- Deliver meaningful impact within a high-profile interim assignment
Details
- Contract: Interim
- Working Pattern: Full-time
- IR35: Inside IR35
- Location: Midlands (hybrid)
- Onsite: Typically 2 days per week (flexible depending on need)
If this could be of interest, or you would like a confidential discussion, please contact me directly. Matthew.masters@opuspeoplesolutions.co.uk
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