Head of Service

Head of Service – South East Region

We are seeking a Head of Service to lead adult services in the South East. This full‑time role (35 hours per week) is responsible for strategic planning, operational management, and ensuring high‑quality, person‑centred support for autistic adults and people with learning disabilities.

Our Adult Services in the South East provide person‑centred support to autistic adults and people with learning disabilities, enabling them to live fulfilling, independent lives within their communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across adult services in the region.
• Ensure services meet regulatory requirements, including CQC standards and safeguarding expectations.
• Lead and support Service Managers and multidisciplinary teams to deliver consistent, high‑quality care.
• Oversee performance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement activity.
• Translate national strategy into local delivery, lead on risk, governance, and safeguarding, and foster a culture of inclusion, accountability, and excellence.

Qualifications

• Significant senior leadership experience in adult social care, particularly autism and/or learning disabilities.
• Proven ability to lead complex, multi‑disciplinary teams and manage service performance.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory frameworks, safeguarding, and quality standards.
• Experience in financial management, including budgeting and cost control.
• Possession of, or willingness to obtain, a criminal background check (Enhanced DBS or equivalent).

Benefits

• Auto‑enrolled pension scheme.
• 33 days annual leave (including public holidays); leave may be bought or sold.
• Comprehensive induction and training, including autism training.
• Staff discount scheme.
• Cash plan for permanent staff.
• Life assurance at 2× base salary.
• Flexible benefits options such as private health, dental insurance, holiday trading, enhanced pension.
• 24‑hour Employee Assistance Programme and counselling.
• Free Headspace app for you and up to 3 family/friends.
• Blue Light Card discounts.
• Refer a Friend: £200 reward.

Employment details

Full‑time, 35 hours per week.

Legal

We are an equal opportunities employer and part of the Disability Confident Employer scheme.

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