Group Director for Social Care & Wellbeing

WMJobs; Dudley; On-site; GBP 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council seeks a visionary leader as Group Director for Social Care & Wellbeing to drive transformation across various services. This permanent, full-time role involves strategic leadership and team management, offering a competitive salary and the chance to make a lasting difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior leadership roles in social care.
• Proven track record of leading transformation initiatives.
• Strong understanding of compliance and statutory duties.

Responsibilities

• Modernise services and lead transformation at pace.
• Oversee major improvement programmes and high-performing teams.
• Champion ethical leadership and data-informed decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Transformation

Financial Sustainability

Partnership Development

Innovation

Team Building

Job description

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council,

Group Director for Social Care & Wellbeing

Be the change. Lead the future. Improve lives.

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a visionary leader to join our senior leadership team as Group Director – Social Care & Wellbeing. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across Adult Social Care, Children’s Services, Public Health, and Wellbeing.

THE VACANCY

Group Director for Social Care & Wellbeing

Hours: Full time

Contract: Permanent

Salary:Up to £155,000 per annum plus benefits

Location: Dudley

Key responsibilities:

• Modernise services and lead transformation at pace.
• Ensure care, protection, and support for the most vulnerable.
• Oversee major improvement programmes and lead high-performing teams.
• Maintain grip on statutory duties, financial sustainability, and assurance.
• Champion ethical leadership, innovation, and data-informed decision-making across:-
• Adult Social Care (DASS)
• Children and Young People (DCS)
• Public Health (DPH)
• Transformation and integration across the health and care system
• Council-wide Improvement Programme and new operating model
  
  
  

We are looking for a leader who can:

• Deliver strategic transformation with measurable outcomes.
• Ensure outstanding service quality and safeguarding.
• Build and inspire high-performing, multidisciplinary teams.
• Develop collaborative, strategic partnerships.
• Drive financial sustainability, innovation, and technology-enabled modernisation.
• Role-model leadership grounded in integrity, inclusivity, and the Nolan Principles.
  
  
  

Why Dudley?

We are a vibrant and growing borough with a rich history and a bright future. This is your opportunity to make a lasting difference.

For an informal discussion about any of the roles please contact Balvinder Heran, Chief Executive via Jo Cook – [e-mail]

Indicative dates for recruitment process:

• Applications close: Thursday 19 June 2025
  
  
  

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to assessment centres and to attend final interviews. Please indicate any periods you are unavailable.

For more information about Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council and the vacancies we have available please visit our dedicated microsite: https://www.dudleycounciljobs.org.uk/

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All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

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N.B. We reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the advertised date should we receive a large number of applications

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