Assistant Director of Safeguarding, Quality and Performance

Job Title:Assistant Director - Safeguarding, Quality and Performance

Who we Are:

Adult Care is committed to delivering high-quality services while driving substantial efficiencies and implementing a new operating model. We maintain a strong strategic leadership focus on quality assurance, performance, and safeguarding adults at risk across the whole market, including directly delivered services and independent providers. Our goal is to ensure continuous improvement and high-quality services through dedicated strategic leadership.

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Assistant Director for Safeguarding, Quality and Performance to join our team. This role is crucial in providing operational leadership and management support to our Safeguarding, Quality, and Performance services. The successful candidate will support the Director of ASC in meeting statutory responsibilities, aligning services with the Council's long-term vision, and improving the effectiveness and quality of services across the department.

️Key Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for safeguarding services for adults across Derbyshire.
• Develop and drive the quality assurance strategy, ensuring continuous service improvement and compliance.
• Lead the operational service delivery, managing performance and resources in accordance with the Department's performance framework and Council policies.
• Ensure the department is ready for national inspection arrangements, providing oversight of strategies, plans, and implementation.
• Support the Principal Social Worker (PSW) statutory function and safeguarding functions.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with senior officers, external partner agencies, regulatory and inspection organisations, and national and regional bodies.
• Promote a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and high-quality service delivery.

What We're Looking For:

• Extensive senior management experience within an adult social care setting.
• Proven track record of managing substantial budgets and delivering quality improvement.
• Comprehensive understanding of the statutory basis and regulatory framework for social care.
• Strong leadership and direction, ensuring the oversight and delivery of statutory services.
• Degree level (preferably Higher Degree level) or relevant experience; relevant management qualification and professional qualification (e.g., social work) are desirable.

Personal Attributes:

• Effective communication skills with the ability to build and maintain partnerships at a senior level.
• High-level influencing and negotiating skills to manage risk in a complex environment.
• Strong leadership and direction, driving cultural change and continuous improvement.
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within the workplace.

️Why Join Us:

Within our Adult Care team, we offer a supportive and dynamic work environment where you can make a real difference in the lives of adults at risk. You will have the opportunity to lead and innovate, driving high-quality services and continuous improvement. Join us in our mission to deliver exceptional care and support to the residents of Derbyshire.

How to Apply:

For further details please emailgemma.poulter@derbyshire.gov.ukor alternatively click on the 'Apply' button.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 30th March 2025.

**Please note that interviews will take place in person on Friday 4th April**

Due to this post having administrative privileges within the Council's IT systems, and in order to comply with the Public Services Network requirements, the successful candidate will be required to undertake a Basic criminal record check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily prevent an applicant from obtaining this post, as all cases are judged individually according to the nature of the role and information provided. Click here to see our policy on criminal background checks.

Apply now and take the first step towards a fulfilling career with us! By joining Derbyshire County Council you will have access to a range of amazing rewards and employee benefits, including our generous annual leave scheme, excellent local government pension and fantastic employee discounts. To discover more detail about the rewards and benefits available to you, click here

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