Chief Officer - Social Care

Wrexham Council; Ruabon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Chief Officer for Social Care to lead transformative change. The role involves strategic leadership to ensure high quality, inclusive services for vulnerable residents. Ideal candidates will have proven leadership experience and a compassionate vision to support community needs amidst financial challenges.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in social care leadership.
• Visionary and compassionate approach.
• Ability to manage transformative change.

Responsibilities

• Lead transformative change in social care.
• Ensure services are person-centred and inclusive.
• Collaborate with Elected Members and external partners.

Job description

We're recruiting for our new Chief Officer for Social Care at Wrexham County Borough Council, which is located between the Dee Valley, the North Wales mountains and the Cheshire plains. We believe that Wrexham is the unofficial "capital" of North Wales.

Wrexham Council continues to grow, develop and transform, and we're looking for a dynamic leader who will spearhead and drive sustainable, forward-looking and transformational services - boosting economic growth and social wellbeing, whilst managing the financial challenges that exist within the public sector.

You will need to be ready to lead transformative change in social care and we are seeking a visionary and compassionate Chief Officer to shape and deliver high quality services that support our most vulnerable residents.

As Chief Officer, you will be responsible for the strategic leadership ensuring they are person centred, inclusive and responsive to the needs of our communities.

You will work closely with Elected Members, Senior Leaders and external partners to deliver on our commitment to prevention, independence and dignity in care.