New Opportunity
Head of Service Adult Social Care
Contract Length: 3-6 months initially pending further extensions
Rate of Pay: Competitive daily rate (Inside IR35)
Working Pattern/Onsite Requirements: Ideally 2 days per week onsite (flexible)
Our client is looking for an experienced interim Head of Service or Service Manager to provide leadership to the Learning Disability team at a Midlands based Local Authority.
Key Responsibilities:
*Providing day-to-day leadership and direction for the Learning Disability service.
*Overseeing financial management, practice standards, and service protocols.
*Working closely with the Transitions Lead on SEND and Preparing for Adulthood initiatives.
*Supporting a wider remit beyond Learning Disability, offering leadership across the service as required.
*Ensuring the team delivers high-quality outcomes for service users and their families and strengthening team leadership and confidence.
Candidate Criteria:
*Extensive experience in adult social care, ideally with a Learning Disability specialism.
*Social work qualification preferred, but exceptional candidates without this will also be considered.
*Proven leadership skills, with experience managing teams through change or transitions.
*Strong understanding of SEND, Preparing for Adulthood, and transitions.
If you would like to be considered for this please apply today!