Director of Governance, Improvement & Development

Job Title: Director of Governance, Improvement & Development
Contract Length: 3-6 month initial interim contract
Location: North West of England Local Authority           
Working arrangements: Full-time position, hybrid on-site working 3 days a week.
Pay rate: £850 per day
IR35 Status: Inside IR35

I am currently working with a North West of England based local authority in their search for an experienced adult social care professional for a 3-month initial interim contract to join their directorate and lead their priorities for health and social care.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced adult social care leader to drive strategic management, transformation and improvement of the directorate as they look to implement national and local plans, whilst delivery high quality services for those most in need.
 
Should you be interested please reach out to James Withington in the adult social care team on 01173 137 110 or contact me at j.withington@baltimoreconsultingltd.com

Your duties as a Director:

• Reporting to the Director of Adult Social Care, you will lead on governance, improvement and development of services for adult social care; including digital and systems work, engagement and assurance, as well as workforce development.
• The role would have three direct reports at Head of Service level. One responsible for governance, improvement and development; another responsible for engagement and assurance, with the final staff member responsible for workforce development.
• Within this role you will drive continuous improvement throughout the directorate, led by ensuring statutory compliance as well as leading service improvement initiatives as well as CQC assurance and improvement plans for the directorate.
• As a subject leader you will drive efficiency and innovation within your teams, providing guidance on complex matters where needed and ensure accountability within the service.
• Develop and maintain effective working partnership with partners and other council teams, ensuring strategic objectives are met and are aligned with the wider council agenda.

Experience needed as a Director:

• Past experience at operating at Assistant Director or Director level for adult social care within a local government setting.
• Have an comprehensive understanding of adult social care and health with a local government setting, with how it relates to stakeholders and the wider sector.
• Have in-depth knowledge of national and political contexts relating to adult social care, with the ability to forecast future changes to drive adaptation and change.
• Be able to demonstrate effective communication skills, working collaborative with others and implement a partnership mindset for adult social care.
• Have advance knowledge and understanding of relevant statutory frameworks and their legislations. Including the Mental Health Act, the Mental Capacity Act and the Care Act.
• Available references for the most recent assignments.

 
If you are interested in this opportunity or know a colleague that may be suitable, please contact me ASAP for more information. 
 
Alternatively, if this role doesn’t match your skill set and you’re proactively looking for a new assignment, please either send an updated version of your CV or contact me on 0117 313 7110 today and I’d be delighted to put you in contact with the most relevant, specialist consultant.
 
(We offer a senior referral scheme upon successful placement of your recommendation so please do get in contact)

Baltimore Consulting Group is an Executive & Senior Appointments Specialist. We provide pivotal recruitment consultancy services to public sector clients across the whole UK marketplace. I personally recruit within the Health and Social Care Market so if this role is not of interest but you would like to discuss other market opportunities, please get in touch.

Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant.  Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills.  Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.

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