Workforce and Improvement Lead – Adult Services – Liverpool

Pertemps; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is looking for an experienced Workforce and Improvement Lead in Liverpool. You will provide strategic leadership for the development of an Adult Social Care Workforce Development Strategy, ensuring data-driven workforce planning and effective stakeholder collaboration. This interim role requires demonstrated expertise in adult social care and workforce management. The position offers a competitive rate of £32.13 per hour.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant access

Online registration process

Referral schemes

Ongoing compliance management

Prompt payroll

Qualifications

• Experience in adult social care and workforce development.
• Proven track record in strategic workforce planning.
• Ability to engage with various stakeholders effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of adult social care workforce strategy.
• Oversee data collection and analysis for workforce needs.
• Engage with stakeholders to enhance workforce strategies.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Programme management

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Recruitment strategies

Job description

Workforce and Improvement Lead – Adult Services – Liverpool

Pay rate – £32.13 per hour

We are recruiting an experienced and driven interim lead to support the development and delivery of a new Adult Social Care Workforce Development Strategy. This role provides strategic leadership and programme management for a citywide workforce plan covering the council’s in-house services, commissioned providers, and the wider care market.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Support the design and development of Liverpool’s Adult Social Care Workforce Development Strategy, aligned with local improvement plans and national policy.
2. Oversee workforce data collection, analysis, and needs assessment across delivery arms, providers, and commissioned services.
3. Support the development of a recruitment and retention strategy addressing local market pressures and supporting sustainable workforce models.
4. Establish a framework for training, development, and qualifications, ensuring access for internal and external care staff. Support the development of career pathways, leadership programmes, and initiatives to promote inclusion, wellbeing, and resilience.
5. Engage and collaborate with key stakeholders including NHS partners, independent providers, training organisations, and regional networks.
6. Produce a clear and deliverable implementation plan with resource and governance recommendations.
7. Advise on funding opportunities and sustainable workforce investment models.
8. Provide regular progress updates and strategic advice to the Corporate Director, Directors, senior leaders, and elected members.

Please get in touch for more information.

This is an agency post. Pertemps offers:

• A dedicated consultant with access to roles across the UK
• An easy online registration process
• Referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance management
• Prompt payroll and more

Contact Elle McKenna at 07823 789233 or [e-mail] for more details.

We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If this role isn’t suitable, contact us about other positions including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC, Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager, and Assistant Team Manager.