Transitional Lead

Civic Recruitment Limited; Town of Greenwich (NY); On-site; USD 82,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited is seeking a Senior Transformation Lead for a 6-month contract with a local authority. The role focuses on delivering culture change and strengthening Adult Social Care services while maintaining statutory duties under Care Act 2014.

You will provide strategic leadership, coach managers, and promote strengths-based practice across teams, with 40 hours per week and robust professional standards.

Qualifications

• Senior management experience in Adult Social Care or similar setting.
• Proven culture change and service transformation experience.
• Registration with SWE or HCPC and current professional body.

Responsibilities

• Champion a values-driven culture that prioritises people in service delivery.
• Lead integration of strengths-based, person-centered, and outcome-focused practices.
• Support operational managers in driving behavioural and practice improvements.
• Promote accountability, continuous learning and professional excellence.
• Provide coaching, mentoring and professional support to managers and practitioners.
• Strengthen workforce capability in strengths-based conversations, assessments, and support planning.
• Develop leadership capacity and support confident professional decision-making.
• Embed reflective practice and continuous professional development across services.

Skills

Senior management

Culture change

Leadership

Workforce development

Education

Professional qualification in Social Work / Allied Health

Job description

Greenwich, United Kingdom | Posted on 13/07/2026

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That’s why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries. These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Description

6-month contract role with a local authority

Summary

• The Transitional Lead is a 6-month contract role with a local authority, designed to provide strategic leadership during a significant transformation within Adult Social Care services. The role is crucial for ensuring the continued delivery of statutory duties under the Care Act 2014, while fostering sustainable culture change, enhancing professional practice, and supporting the implementation of neighborhood-based working methods.

Responsibilities

• Champion a values-driven culture that prioritises people in service delivery.
• Lead the integration of strengths-based, person-centered, and outcome-focused practices across Adult Social Care services.
• Support operational managers in driving behavioural and practice improvements within teams.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and professional excellence.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and professional support to managers and practitioners.
• Strengthen workforce capability in strengths-based conversations, assessments, and support planning.
• Develop leadership capacity and support confident professional decision-making.
• Embed reflective practice and continuous professional development across services.

Essential Experience Required

• Significant senior management experience within Adult Social Care or a comparable environment.
• Proven experience in leading culture change, service transformation, and organizational improvement initiatives.
• Experience in developing workforce capability, professional practice standards, and leadership skills.

Essential Qualifications Required

• Professional qualification in Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Allied Health Profession, or another relevant registered health or social care profession.
• Current registration with the appropriate professional body.

Additional Information

• Working hours: 40 hours per week.
• Enhanced DBS & barred list check (Adult) required.
• Candidate must have SWE or HCPC registration, evidenced upon submission.