Director of Operations Adult Social Care

Interim Director of Operations Adult Social Care

Based in Essex, hybrid working & Inside IR35

Length: 6 months

We’re seeking an interim Director of Operations Adult Social Care to manage the development and delivery of adult social care and be the key liaison with SLT, departmental staff, Cabinet and Portfolio Holder and partner organisations.

• Provide expert advice to senior leaders, elected members, and partners on adult social care matters
• Establish and oversee service transformation programmes, including new models of care and service redesign initiatives
• Shape future service delivery, setting strategic priorities and driving innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement
• Develop strong partnerships across health, housing, voluntary, community, and private sectors to improve outcomes for residents
• Ensure services effectively support vulnerable adults, including those with complex, hard-to-reach, or atypical needs
• Lead financial planning, budget management, and performance monitoring across the service
• Ensure compliance with all statutory, regulatory, safeguarding, and health and safety requirements

• A recognised, relevant professional qualification e.g. a degree or diploma in social work or CQSW
• At least two years’ relevant experience in a middle management position with a record of measurable success
• Enhanced DBS clearance