Head of Adult Mental Health & Disability

JR United Kingdom; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority seeks an experienced professional for the role of Interim Head of Adult Mental Health and Disability in Basingstoke. This full-time leadership position involves overseeing specialist social work services and promoting a person-centred approach to care for adults with support needs. The successful candidate will lead a multidisciplinary team and collaborate to improve service delivery, making a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in adult social care leadership, particularly in mental health and disability services.
• Proven ability to lead transformation and service improvement.
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for adult mental health, learning disabilities, and autism services.
• Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Collaborate to improve outcomes for service users.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Person-centred care

Service improvement

Education

Qualified Social Worker with current registration

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Posted:

04.06.2025

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19.07.2025

Job Description:

Interim Head of Adult Mental Health and Disability

Rate: Negotiable – Inside IR35

Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week

Duration: Interim, 3–6 months (pending permanent recruitment)

DBS Requirement: Enhanced with Barred List Check

We are working with a local authority seeking an experienced and dynamic professional to take on the role of Interim Head of Adult Mental Health and Disability.

This leadership role involves shaping and delivering specialist adult mental health and disability social work and care services. Your expertise will help promote a person-centred, strengths-based approach that encourages independence and choice for adults with care and support needs.

You will play a key role in advancing the Community First Approach, working alongside dedicated colleagues and partners to make a meaningful difference in people's lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for adult mental health, learning disabilities, and autism services
• Lead a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care
• Collaborate with internal and external partners to improve outcomes for service users
• Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic plans and policies

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with current registration
• Extensive experience in adult social care leadership, particularly in mental health and disability services
• Proven ability to lead transformation and service improvement
• Strong understanding of relevant legislation and best practices

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your up-to-date CV, and we will be in touch!