Operational Director - Adults' Care and Support

London Borough of Barking & Dagenham

Operational Director - Adults' Care and Support

Salary: £107,998 - £117,736

(Hybrid-working, alternative / flexible working options are available)

Barking and Dagenham

Welcome to the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, a vibrant community undergoing a remarkable transformation. We are recognised as London's biggest growth opportunity, attracting investments and fostering prosperity. Home to London's largest film studios and our iconic markets, our borough is a hub of innovation and development. With 95% of our schools rated good or outstanding by Ofsted, a pioneering Youth Zone, and an ambitious plan to build 50,000 new homes, Barking and Dagenham is a place of unparalleled growth and opportunity.

Our recent accolades, including the LGC Driving Growth Award and Council of the Year, showcase our commitment to progress and excellence.

Join us and be a part of this dynamic journey where you can make a real difference in the lives of our residents. For adult social care, this means we are having to rethink our services in how best to deliver to our changing community needs, younger working age adults especially those residents within our Learning Disabilities and Autism cohort; and use of new ways of working, such as Care technology and more support within the community to support independence such as employment and housing.

The role

We are looking for an experienced adult social care professional to lead the delivery of essential frontline adult services to the residents of Barking & Dagenham. Reporting directly to our Strategic Director Childrens and Adults, you will oversee our adult care and support services, disability services, and mental health services.

In this leadership role, you will guide a high-performing team, reviewing pathways into social care, ensuring our services fully leverage new ways of working, optimizing reablement, and integrating new technologies. And you also will play a key role in preparing the Borough for upcoming inspections. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality, sustainable adult services, we offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, flexible working options, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our community.

Join us in shaping a safer, stronger future for Barking & Dagenham.

Travel & workplace requirements

This role includes hybrid working, with a minimum requirement of three days in the office per week. On occasions, there may also be a requirement for you to travel to locations away from your contractual base, using reasonable and suitable means available to you. If you require a reasonable adjustment due to a disability to meet the travel requirements of this role, please speak with the contact detailed below.

Next steps

For more information about this opportunity, or a confidential discussion about your suitability, and to apply, please contact our retained partners at Penna:

• Andrew Tromans: email or call
• Zara Bruton: email or call

Or please click the link below to download a candidate information pack:

Candidate Briefing Pack

Apply now to be part of a council that values innovation, collaboration, and making a difference. We look forward to receiving your application!

Closing Date: Sunday, 10th November 2024 (Midnight)