Head of Integrated Care PCN - Northern (9578)

Norfolk County Council; North Walsham; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Head of Integrated Care PCN in North Walsham to lead adult social care teams. This role involves strengthening integration across health and care, driving service innovation, and fostering collaboration to meet community needs. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills and a strategic approach to delivering high-quality services. Working for this authority provides a competitive salary alongside generous benefits including flexible working options, health services, and a local government pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous holiday entitlement

Health and Wellbeing services

Flexible working opportunities

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Transformational leader ready to drive innovation.
• Skilled communicator with experience in community care.
• Experience leading adult social care teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead adult social care teams in North Norfolk.
• Strengthen integration across health and care.
• Deliver high-quality, sustainable services.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Collaboration

Job description

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Job Description

Head of Integrated Care PCN - Northern | 9578 | Permanent Contract | 37 hours per week | £66,140 to £73,800 per annum | (Grade N) | North Walsham

Our mission is to empower residents and communities to live their best life as they define it, by fostering independence, building strong partnerships, tailoring support and learning continuously. Our core values mean that we are Accountable, Inclusive, Ambitious, and Trusted; encouraging innovation, building enduring relationships and always striving to deliver the best for Norfolk's residents.

We are seeking a forward-thinking and transformational leader to champion our ambitious journey; driving innovation and shaping the way we work with communities, partners and our own talented teams to deliver truly joined-up care. We are looking for a skilled communicator, strategic thinker, and an inspiring leader who is ready to champion cultural change.

This is your chance to take a key leadership role in embedding Human Learning Systems principles, fostering genuine collaboration and community-led support. You will work alongside healthcare leaders, social care professionals, commissioners, and third sector partners to create joined-up services that put people's strengths, assets, and aspirations first.

You will be responsible for leading adult social care teams in north Norfolk; strengthening integration across health and care, building productive networks, and delivering high-quality, sustainable services. You will empower staff, drive service innovation, and ensure that our services meet the evolving needs of Norfolk's diverse communities. You will co-produce solutions with residents, embed national and local initiatives, and help shape the future of preventative, relational care.

For an informal discussion please contact Simon Baugh, Director of North Place, at [e-mail]

These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
• Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time, part time, remote and hybrid working - dependant on your job role and business need.
• Financial benefits such as:
  • 'Norfolk Rewards' our employee discounts programme which helps you save money on almost anything, from everyday groceries and clothes, to holidays, new technology, gym membership, trips to the cinema and days out.
  • A Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
  • Relocation expenses (where applicable)
  • An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
  • Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution, life assurance, death in service payments and dependants' pensions.
  • Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
  • Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new, ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
  • A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job

Before you apply, we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. You can also find information on our Terms and Conditions here.

Already a Norfolk County Council employee? See and apply for internal and external vacancies in myOracle using your @norfolk.gov.uk or @nccal.ac.uk email.

We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.

Redeployment closing date: Sunday 11th January 2026 at 23:59

All other applicants closing date: Sunday 18th January 2026 at 23:59

About Us

We have miles of beautiful coastline and our unique Broads, thriving market towns and a city with a proud cultural heritage. Our economy is growing and driven by innovation in a number of sectors, including energy and food. We also have ambitious plans for new housing and a building programme for schools across Norfolk. Our county a great place to live, work and visit, and is an excellent environment for businesses to start, grow and innovate.

We are the main local authority for Norfolk providing services countywide to more than 850,000 Norfolk residents. We take the lead in critical policy areas, working with 84 elected Members responsible for the strategic local government services in the county.

We provide a high quality service through involving people who use our services to shape and comment on them and by promoting efficiency and innovation.

We work in partnership with local businesses, voluntary organisations and other local authorities such as District and Parish Councils to provide the people of Norfolk with excellent services.