Divisional Director - Central (ID:580)

Swanton Care and Community; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent care organization in the UK seeks an experienced Divisional Director to oversee supported living and residential services across Shropshire, Lancashire, and Derbyshire. The successful candidate will provide strategic leadership, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and promoting high-quality, person-centred support. Candidates should have a proven track record in senior leadership within adult social care and a strong commitment to equality and diversity. This role requires the ability to travel and stay overnight when necessary.

Qualifications

• Track record in senior leadership roles within adult social care.
• Understanding statutory frameworks and regulatory compliance.
• Skilled in managing complex budgets.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for supported living and residential services.
• Ensure high-quality, person-centred support.
• Lead on performance management and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership in adult social care

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Job description

WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP

Here at Swanton, we are looking for people who share our core values and are able to apply these to the work that they do. At the heart of our ethos are five key words, these underpin the PRIDE we take in our services.

‘Potential, Responsibility, Integrity, Diversity, Empathy’

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Divisional Director to lead our services across three diverse regions: Shropshire, Lancashire, and Derbyshire. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for driving excellence in service delivery, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and fostering innovation to meet the evolving needs of adults with learning disabilities and autism.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for our supported living and residential services across the division.


• Ensure high-quality, person-centred support that promotes independence and wellbeing.


• Lead on performance management, budget oversight, and continuous improvement.


• Build strong partnerships with local authorities, health services, and community stakeholders.


• Champion workforce development and engagement, creating a culture of collaboration and accountability.


• Initiative growth to enable the division to support more people.

About You

• Proven track record in senior leadership within adult social care or a related field.


• Strong understanding of statutory frameworks, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance.


• Exceptional ability to manage complex budgets.


• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and partnership working across multiple regions.


• Inspirational and visible leader with a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.


• Able to travel around the division, with the ability to stay away from home on occasion