Director of Adult Social Care and Prevention

Introduction from Pam Smith, Chief Executive

Thank you for your interest in the role of Director of Adult Social Care and Prevention. This role is a significant opportunity to make your mark in one of the UK’s leading cities– a place bursting with culture, opportunity and people who are passionate about the place they call home. On this microsite you will find information about our Council Plan and priorities for the city as well as our Directorate plans.

Our Adult Social Care and Prevention Directorate forms a key part of this through striving to ensure safe, effective adult social care and reduce health inequalities so that residents enjoy longer, healthier lives and are able to live as independently as possible for as long as possible.

You will be joining the Council at a pivotal time. We have secured a new devolution deal bringing together seven local authorities and an investment of billions of pounds into the region. We are leading the Green Industrial Age and building an inclusive future where everyone can thrive.

Our strong and supportive corporate leadership team working alongside our passionate and committed political leadership are wholly focussed on delivering for people in our communities and putting residents at the heart of everything we do. Our values of proud, fair and ambitious shine through every day in the work of our talented teams and underpin our commitment to bring their true selves to work.

Pam Smith
Chief Executive