Assistant Director of Adult Social Care

Borough of Havering; Romford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Romford seeks an inspiring Assistant Director of Adult Social Care to lead the Living and Ageing Well services. This role emphasizes driving transformation and ensuring high-quality care for adults across the area. The successful candidate will manage a £60m budget and oversee a workforce of over 130 staff, focusing on safeguarding, compliance, and service innovation. Ideal candidates will have extensive senior leadership experience in Adult Social Care and possess strong strategic and partnership-building skills.

Benefits

Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible Working Options

Generous Annual Leave

Professional Development opportunities

Health & Wellbeing Support

Inclusive Culture

Qualifications

• Substantial senior leadership experience in Adult Social Care.
• In-depth knowledge of legislation and policy in social care and safeguarding.
• Proven ability to manage large-scale services and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for adult social care services.
• Oversee safeguarding and quality standards.
• Drive transformation and innovation in service delivery.

Skills

Crisis Management

Strategic Planning

Public Relations

Team Management

Social Media Management

Education

Qualified social worker registered with Social Work England

Job description

Assistant Director of Adult Social Care

Romford Permanent- Grade 14 -pa

Shape the Future of Adult Social Care in Havering

We're looking for an inspiring leader to drive our vision for Living and Ageing Well services. As Assistant Director you'll play a critical role in delivering high-quality person-centred care and safeguarding for adults across Havering. This is your chance to influence strategy, lead transformation and make a real difference to the lives of our residents.

About the Role

As Assistant Director Living and Ageing Well you'll provide strategic leadership for a wide range of adult social care services ensuring compliance with statutory duties and promoting independence and wellbeing. You'll work closely with partners across health, housing and the voluntary sector to deliver innovative solutions and integrated care models.

Reporting to the Directors of Living Well and Ageing Well you'll be a key member of the senior leadership team managing a £60m budget and leading a workforce of over 130 staff. Your focus will be on safeguarding, quality assurance, commissioning and driving continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for adult social care services ensuring alignment with council priorities and statutory requirements
• Act as principal adviser on Adult Social Care overseeing safeguarding and quality standards
• Drive transformation and innovation in service delivery embedding early intervention and prevention
• Manage complex budgets and resources ensuring value for money and sustainability
• Build strong partnerships with health, housing and voluntary sector organisations
• Champion inclusion, professional excellence and continuous improvement across all areas

What You'll Bring

• Qualified social worker registered with Social Work England
• Substantial senior leadership experience in Adult Social Care
• In-depth knowledge of legislation, policy and best practice in social care and safeguarding
• Proven ability to manage large-scale services and multi-million-pound budgets
• Strong strategic thinking, influencing and partnership-building skills

Why Choose Havering

• Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible Working Options including hybrid arrangements
• Generous Annual Leave with the option to buy additional days
• Professional Development with minimum 10 days of learning annually
• Health & Wellbeing Support including mental health resources
• Inclusive Culture guided by our ICARE values : Integrity, Creativity, Ambition, Respect, Everyone

We're a council that embraces change, encourages fresh ideas and supports career progression. If you're ready to lead transformative change and deliver outstanding services for our residents we want to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the post please contact -Smee@

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 18th January 2026 we may close early due to high interest.

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Additional Information

• We are a Disability Confident employer; applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria will be guaranteed an interview
• Internal redeployees will be given priority consideration

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Key Skills

Crisis Management, Marketing, Public Relations, Fundraising, Media Relations, Constant Contact, Strategic Planning, Social Media Management, Team Management, Public Speaking, Wordpress, Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Vacancy : 1