Operations Manager – Adult Social Care

Operations Manager (Adults Services and Wellbeing)
6-12 Month Contract – Immediate Start
£350 per day
Inside IR35 (via umbrella)
Remote / Hybrid Working

CVs are being reviewed immediately, and interviews will take place the week commencing 30th March.

Are you ready to step into a pivotal leadership role where your expertise will directly shape adult social care delivery? As the Operations Manager (Adults Services and Wellbeing), you’ll work closely with a Service Manager, lead multi‑professional teams, and drive high‑impact transformation across localities. You’ll oversee regulated services, ensure statutory responsibilities are met, and play a crucial part in embedding a strengths‑based, person‑centred operating model. If you’re excited by delivering excellence, influencing culture, and improving outcomes for adults and communities, this is your moment to step forward.
Your Role as Operations Manager (Adults Services and Wellbeing):

• Strengths‑based service delivery – Lead high‑performing teams to deliver efficient, person‑centred practice aligned to local needs and statutory duties.
• Service redesign & innovation – Drive preventative, early‑intervention approaches and personalised care models that build independence and community connection.
• Partnership leadership – Build strong relationships across health, third sector, community groups and provider services to support integrated delivery.
• Risk, safeguarding & quality – Ensure safety, lead safeguarding activity, and maintain regulatory compliance across CQC‑registered services.
• Budget & performance accountability – Manage resources, deliver budget plans, and achieve performance outcomes for your portfolio area.

Your Experience as an Operations Manager (Adults Services and Wellbeing):

• Leadership & change management – Proven ability to mobilise teams, lead service improvement and manage large-scale organisational change.
• Adult social care expertise – Strong knowledge of ASC legislation, prevention agendas, and integrated health and social care delivery.
• Stakeholder influence – Skilled at negotiation, partnership working, and navigating politically sensitive environments.
• Professional practice background – Evidence of recent experience in social work practice and/or regulated adult social care services.
• Operational and financial management – Strong budget management skills, performance oversight and practical use of IT tools, including Microsoft Office.

If you’re interested in discussing this Operations Manager (Adults Services and Wellbeing) opportunity in more detail – or know someone who might be – please contact Jade Hidderley on 0117 3137110 or apply today.

We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement, so do reach out.

Our clients are committed to building an inclusive workforce. Recruitment decisions are based on your experience and skills, and any reasonable adjustments throughout the application process will be fully supported.

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