Overview
Job Description
Salary: £119,390 – £127,137
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: Monday16 and Tuesday 17 June 2025
Director Adult Social Care
As Director of Adult Social Care, you will lead with vision and drive excellence to deliver high-quality services that make a real difference to people’s lives.
This is a key leadership role for an experienced and dynamic professional with expertise in adult care, safeguarding and housing. You will be responsible for performance and quality assurance, using data and evidence to deliver continuous improvement and achieve positive outcomes.
We have been rated as a GOOD local authority by CQC with the commitment and passion of staff and leaders being highlighted as key strengths. Your leadership will support our journey of continuous improvement and an ambitious transformation program which places the voices of those who use services and their carers at the heart of our work.
We are passionate about supporting people of every age and we work in partnership to ensure our approach has a strong focus on prevention and early intervention that maximises independence and opportunity. With a reflective, evidence-based approach, you will drive innovation while ensuring stability and sustainability, confidently challenging and leading change where needed.
A proven leader, you will understand the complexities of managing risk and navigating challenges while creating a positive and supportive environment for your teams. Developing your workforce, managing performance, and supporting thriving communities will be central to your role, ensuring the best possible outcomes for the people of Wiltshire.
Please upload your CV and a Supporting Statement (maximum four A4 pages each).
Your CV should include contact details for two referees, one must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be contacted if you reach the final stages and only with your permission.
In your Supporting Statement, tell us why you’re interested in this role and share examples of your experience that show how you meet the person specification.
All applications must be submitted online, including the supporting statement.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a ‘One Council’ ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!
Under the Health and Social Care Act (Regulated Activities) Regulations 2014, individuals involved in regulated activity must provide a full employment history and detail any gaps. Before clicking apply please complete this full employment history form and once completed please attach it to your application form.
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity .
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
For more details or an informal discussion with Sarah Fraser, Senior Executive Recruitment Consultant, or Emma Legg, Corporate Director – Care and Wellbeing please contact sarah.fraser@wiltshire.gov.uk or call 01225 713164.
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion .
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Application process
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