Director of Care

Bolton Cares; Bolton; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolton Cares is seeking a visionary Director of Care to lead high-quality, person-centred care across their services in Bolton, Wigan, and Salford. This role involves strategic leadership, overseeing various care services, and driving innovation and growth while empowering a dedicated team. Candidates should possess substantial leadership experience and a passion for delivering exceptional care.

Qualifications

• Substantial senior leadership experience in regulated social care.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality services.
• Strong engagement and partnership-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and operational leadership across care services.
• Drive quality, growth, and best practice in service delivery.
• Oversee a diverse portfolio of services supporting over 1,300 individuals.

Skills

Leadership Experience

Stakeholder Engagement

Innovation

Empowerment

Diversity and Inclusion Advocacy

Job description

Bolton Cares is entering an exciting new chapter and we’re looking for a visionary leader to help shape it.

As our newDirector of Care, you’ll play a pivotal role in leading high-quality, person-centred care across our growing group of companies in Bolton, Wigan, and Salford. You’ll be joining a dynamic Executive Team, working closely with our Chief Executive to drive innovation, excellence, and compassionate leadership across our services.

About the Role

This newly created role will provide strategic and operational leadership across all our unique care and support services. You’ll drive quality, growth, innovation and best practice, and business development initiatives to support our ambitious growth plans.

Supporting over 1,300 individuals with a team of 800+ dedicated colleagues, you’ll oversee a diverse portfolio of services including Supported Living, Extra Care, Day Opportunities and the Mental Health Crisis Hub. All aiming to deliver our mission to support people to live the life they want, their way.

About you

We’re seeking a strategic thinker with:

• Substantial senior leadership experience in regulated social care
• A proven track record of delivering high-quality services and outcomes
• Strong stakeholder engagement and partnership-building skills
• A passion for empowering people to live life their way

Experience working with Local Authorities and navigating political environments is desirable, but not essential. You’ll be someone who leads by example, champions diversity and inclusion, and inspires others to thrive. Bolton Cares is a Local Authority Trading Company with a strong social mission and a commitment to growth, innovation, and inclusion.

Interested?

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Helen Alwell on 07931 543313 / [e-mail] or Anita Denton on 07725 554802 / [e-mail] at our recruitment partner, Tile Hill.

Closing date: Sunday 3^rd August at midnight

To apply please click theApply Nowlink below.