Assistant Director of Adult Social Care

3-month contract role with a local authority Summary This is a 3-month contract role with a local authority, aimed at providing strategic and operational leadership for Adult Social Care services. The position is crucial for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, compliant, and person-centred care that promotes independence, safeguards vulnerable adults, and achieves positive outcomes for residents. The role involves leading service improvement, transformation, and partnership efforts across the Council and with external stakeholders. Responsibilities Lead the delivery of Adult Social Care services across the council. Provide visible, credible leadership to teams and contribute to wider corporate leadership. Ensure services align with organisational priorities, statutory duties, and best practices. Drive service performance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives. Ensure readiness for regulatory inspection and compliance with all statutory requirements. Monitor and m...