Head of Adult Mental Health & Disability

JR United Kingdom; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Une autorité locale recherche un Interim Head of Adult Mental Health and Disability pour diriger des services sociaux. Le candidat retenu pilotera des équipes multidisciplinaires et développera des stratégies centrées sur les besoins des adultes en soins. Ce rôle exige une solide expérience en leadership au sein de services de santé mentale et de handicap.

Qualifications

• Expérience extensive en leadership social dans les services de santé mentale et de handicap.
• Capacité prouvée à diriger des transformations et des améliorations de services.
• Compréhension solide des législations pertinentes et des meilleures pratiques.

Responsibilities

• Fournir un leadership stratégique pour les services de santé mentale et d'autisme.
• Diriger une équipe multidisciplinaire pour un soin centré sur la personne.
• Collaborer avec des partenaires pour améliorer les résultats des utilisateurs de services.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Gestion des services sociaux

Education

Qualified Social Worker with current registration

Job description

Job Title: 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.

In this leadership role, you will be responsible for shaping and delivering specialist adult mental health and disability social work and care services. Your expertise will support a person-centred, strengths-based approach promoting independence and choice for adults with care and support needs.

You will play a key role in advancing the Community First Approach, collaborating with colleagues and partners to make a positive impact.

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, especially in mental health and disability services
• Proven ability to lead transformation and service improvements
• 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!