Suffolk County Council – Endeavour House, Ipswich, IP1 2BX - Hybrid
£140,000 per annum
37 hours per week (notional)
Permanent
About Us
Suffolk County Council has an ambitious corporate strategy with health and wellbeing as a core objective and a recently launched, People at the Heart of Care delivering 4 key outcomes: Independence, Quality, Sustainability and People’s Voices at the core.
We have a commitment to our progressive programme of social care and health integration to support how best we can respond to the changing population needs in the county. This includes working closely with colleagues, partners and communities to develop new models of care provision, further embed person-centred, asset-based practice, and to use technology and innovative digital solutions to deliver improved health and wellbeing outcomes. Within this programme is a substantial savings target that Adult Social Care services must deliver now and, in the future, to support the significant financial challenges facing the organisation.
Our new Executive Director for Adult Social Care will bring innovation and drive to help us on our evolving journey to continuous improvement. In turn, this role will offer you the opportunities and support to make a positive and lasting difference across Suffolk.
The Role
As our new Executive Director of Adult Social Care and designated DAS, you will be a vital member of our corporate leadership team. Joining our supportive organisation, you will lead a high-potential team, building on strong partnerships and our CQC pilot ‘Good’ rating to ensure that we deliver, today and in the future, innovative and sustainable adult social care services that meet the evolving population needs in the county.
Why Suffolk?
Suffolk is a wonderful county that offers beautiful coastal and rural villages alongside lively and thriving market and urban towns. Our adult care service has an experienced, high-performing and supportive leadership team and a dedicated, motivated workforce. Together we have already made great strides in our priorities and are ready to welcome our new Executive Director. You will be joining a council where we are determined to work collectively to embrace technology and innovation, particularly where that improves the lives of the most vulnerable in our county.
About You
This exciting role calls for a leader who has a deep understanding of social care, has excellent organisation and communication skills, and can work with and influence a wide stakeholder group (including the corporate centre, peers, colleagues, partners in the third sector, and elected members).
You must have a clear track record of success in leadership within a relevant setting and importantly you will have the residents you are serving at the heart of everything you do. To succeed in Suffolk, you will be an authentic, collaborative and developmental leader, able to lead and influence system-wide.
We’re passionate about improving the future of our residents. If you are too, join us and make a huge and meaningful impact.
Travel And Workplace Requirements
This role includes hybrid working, with a minimum requirement of at least two days in the office per week. On occasions, there may also be a requirement for you to travel to locations away from your contractual base, using reasonable and suitable means available to you. If you require a reasonable adjustment due to a disability to meet the travel requirements of this role, please speak with the contact detailed below.
For more information and to apply - Please do not apply via the Apply Now button on our Suffolk Jobs Direct website.
For more information about this opportunity, or a confidential discussion about your suitability,and to apply, please get in touch with our retained partners at Penna:
Or please visit careers.suffolk.gov.uk/leadership where you can view a full list of requirements and read the role profile (docx).
Closing date: 11 August 2024.
This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.
About Us
As a modern and effective council, we offer a wide variety of careers to suit people with a range of skills, abilities and ambitions. We offer working options that flex to reflect the way people work today and take the time to understand and support your individual needs. We’re driven to make a positive difference to the world around us and encourage everyone with drive and focus to join us and build an influential and impactful career. Reimagine the possibilities.
In return, you’ll enjoy:
up to 29 days annual leave entitlement (pro rata), plus UK bank holidays and two paid volunteering days
membership of a competitive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
travel, lifestyle, health and wellbeing benefits
performance-related annual pay progression, in addition to an annual cost-of-living pay increase
training and encouragement to expand your knowledge
a variety of career development opportunities across our organisation
diverse and active staff networks
flexible working options, with the right to request flexible working from your first day
Plus lots more!
If you want to know more about our benefits, values and equality commitments please visit our Suffolk County Council careers website (careers.Suffolk.gov.uk) .
Seniority level
Executive
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Government Administration
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