Director of Adult Social Care and Prevention
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- Employer:
- Newcastle City Council
- Location:
- Newcastle
- Salary:
- £131,288 to £147,508
- Closing date:
- 16th September 2024 at 10am
- Job Ref:
- GSe114302
Description
Join Newcastle City Council as our Director of Adult Social Care and Prevention. We offer an exciting opportunity in a vibrant city where innovation, progress, and community spirit thrive. Be part of a proactive team dedicated to supporting positive outcomes for Newcastle's residents, embodying our values of being Proud, Fair, and Ambitious.
In this strategic role, you will lead our Adult Social Care and Prevention Directorate, bringing together prevention services, social work, internally delivered care services and our allied support functions, focusing on delivering high-quality adult social care and reducing health inequalities.
The Directorate comprises four pillars: Prevention; Quality, Strategy and Innovation; Care and Support; and Community Support, all working together to ensure residents enjoy longer, healthier lives and are able to live as independently as possible for as long as possible.
Key priorities include investing in local communities, embracing digital advancements and developing our approach to prevention. Your leadership will be crucial in preparing for CQC inspections and fostering engagement and co-production with our community.
We are looking for an experienced and inspirational strategic leader who is passionate about driving and leading the provision of excellent services for the residents of Newcastle.
Are you ready to shape the future of adult social care and prevention in Newcastle?
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How to Apply
- Please submit your CV along with a Supporting Statement addressing the person specification criteria, evidencing how you meet the criteria.
- Detail any employment or education gaps.
- Be ready to provide the names, positions, organisations and contact details for two referees; one should be your current or most recent employer. Referees will be contacted for those proceeding to final stages. We will always gain your permission before we contact referees.
- Let us know any difficulty you may have with the indicative timetable.
- Check that your contact details are correct before you submit.
Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email confirmation. If you do not receive, please email contactus@gatenbysanderson.com
Contact
The following consultants are managing this role and will be happy to answer any questions that are not covered in the person specification on the next webpage.
- Contact:
- Gary Evans
- Telephone:
- 07809 195 593
- Contact:
- Jude Watters
- Telephone:
- 07594 250060