Head of Adult Mental Health & Disability

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Une autorité locale recherche un Interim Head of Adult Mental Health and Disability pour une durée de 3 à 6 mois, avec une possibilité de poste permanent. Vous serez chargé de diriger des initiatives sociales essentielles visant à améliorer la qualité des soins pour les adultes ayant des besoins de soutien, le tout dans un cadre stratégique collaboratif.

Qualifications

• Travailleur social qualifié avec enregistrement actuel.
• Expérience approfondie en leadership dans les soins sociaux pour adultes.
• Connaissance solide de la législation pertinente.

Responsibilities

• Fournir un leadership stratégique pour la santé mentale et les services liés au handicap.
• Diriger une équipe pluridisciplinaire pour un traitement centré sur la personne.
• Collaborer pour améliorer les résultats pour les utilisateurs des services.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Potentiel de transformation

Education

Diplôme de travailleur social agréé

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stoke-on-trent, United Kingdom

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Posted:

04.06.2025

Expiry Date:

19.07.2025

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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 who are seeking an experienced and dynamic professional to take on the role of Interim Head of Adult Mental Health and Disability.

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

You will play a key role in driving forward the Community First Approach, working alongside committed colleagues and partners to make a real 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 practice

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