Assistant Director – Adults Transformation

Blackpool Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England is seeking a qualified Assistant Director for Adult Services to lead transformational change. The ideal candidate will have experience in social work and a proven track record in leadership within adult services. This role requires collaborative decision-making and a commitment to continuous improvement. The position offers an exciting opportunity to impact the future of adult services in the community.

Qualifications

• Social work qualified with leadership experience in adult services.
• Strong drive and resilience to manage service transformations.
• Ability to foster collaboration and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support the improvement of adult services alongside DASS.
• Bring fresh thinking and leadership to service transformations.
• Co-produce solutions with corporate teams.

Job description

Overview

Blackpool is a town undergoing ambitious and exciting change. With more than £2bn being invested, our community is benefiting from renewed energy, inclusive economic growth, and a stronger future. We are proud of the progress we’ve made, but we recognise there is more to do, particularly in Adults to meet the needs of our residents.

The Role

Following a recent CQC inspection, we are working to strengthen our approach and make the improvements needed to ensure the best possible support for our residents. This includes a sharper focus on leadership, quality and inclusion — as well as renewed ambition and pace of change.

Reporting directly to the Director of Adult Social Services (DASS), we are seeking a social work qualified Assistant Director with the drive, resilience and capability to support the next phase of improvement in our service. You will join a service with a stable foundation and a dedicated workforce. Our priority now is to bring in fresh thinking and collaborative leadership to shape the transformation journey ahead. You’ll work closely with our Director of Adult Services and wider corporate team to co-produce new solutions and embed a stronger culture of learning and continuous improvement.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a values-driven leader who is ready to take the next step, if you’re ready to make a difference and help shape the future of adult services in Blackpool, we’d love to hear from you.

Information

For further details, please click on the role profile and useful links below, or for more information please contact Tim Farr on 07756 293292 or [e-mail]

Closing Date: 12th October 2025

Longlisting: w/c 20th October 2025

Technical Interviews: w/c 27th October 2025

Shortlisting: 17th November 2025

Final Panel: TBC

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.