Head of Service – Adult Social Care Operations

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirklees Metropolitan Council is seeking a Head of Service for Adult Social Care Operations to lead community teams and drive service transformation. This role requires strategic leadership and in-depth knowledge of adult social care regulations to support independent living. Join a committed team and make a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Supportive leadership team

Diverse and inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Senior leadership experience in adult social care.
• Strong understanding of regulatory compliance and service transformation.
• Financial and commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead community social work teams and ensure compliance with care regulations.
• Drive service transformation and manage budgets effectively.
• Collaborate with partners to deliver integrated care.

Skills

Change management

Operational delivery

Safeguarding

Strategic planning

Education

Qualified and registered Social Worker

Job description

Are you a strategic leader ready to shape the future of adult social care? We’re seeking a Head of Service for Adult Social Care Operations to lead our Adults Community Social Work Teams and drive our ambition to support people in a strength based way. You will provide innovative leadership to drive continuous improvement and transformation of service delivery, focusing on supporting people to live independent lives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and inspire community social work teams across Kirklees.
• Ensure compliance with the Care Act, Mental Health Act (S117), Mental Capacity Act, and CHC framework.
• Champion safeguarding and embed strengths-based, person-centred practice.
• Drive a 3-year transformation programme focused on prevention, efficiency, and improved outcomes and lead specific transformation projects.
• Use best practice models to develop new services to support people across our ASC pathways.
• Lead cultural change and workforce development.
• Manage budgets and resources effectively within agreed targets.
• Collaborate with partners to deliver integrated, intelligence-led care.

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified and registered Social Worker.
• Senior leadership experience in adult social care.
• Strong understanding of operational delivery, safeguarding, and regulatory compliance.
• Skilled in change management, service transformation, and strategic planning.
• Financially and commercially astute.
• Committed to diversity, inclusion, and co-production with communities.

Interviews will take place on the 29th & 30th of July.

Why Kirklees?

Kirklees is a place of ambition and opportunity. As Head of Adult Social Care Operations, you’ll join a supportive leadership team committed to innovation, quality, and improving lives. We offer hybrid working, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a lasting impact.

Join us and help shape the future of Adult Social Care in Kirklees.

BENEFITS

Our employees are at the very heart of the services we provide to the community, to help us achieve our ambitions, we want the best possible team. In return, we will make sure you are rewarded with a great range ofstaff benefitsto support you in and out of work.

Closing date Jul 21, 2025

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