Assistant Director – Adults Transformation

Marketing Lancashire; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Lancashire seeks a qualified Assistant Director for its adult social services. This position involves driving improvements in service delivery and fostering a collaborative leadership culture. The ideal candidate will have a background in social work and strong leadership skills. The chosen candidate will work closely with the Director of Adult Social Services to implement positive change and make a difference for residents.

Qualifications

• Social work qualification required.
• Proven leadership experience in social services.
• Ability to drive improvement and change.

Responsibilities

• Support the improvement of adult services in Blackpool.
• Collaborate with corporate team for transformative solutions.
• Embed a culture of learning and continuous improvement.

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.