We are looking to recruit an Assistant Director within Adult Services. The vacancy within Northamptonshire Council will be for an initial 3-6 months with potential for extension subject to internal circumstance and your performance.
Hybrid working
3 days on site
Option to work either 4 days or 5
Responsibilities include:
Strategic Leadership & Management
* To ensure that services are of a high quality and that practice and standards meet statutory requirements with all professionals working together to deliver Making Safeguarding Personal to shape and promote the safety of local residents.
* Engage with senior political and managerial leaders to ensure Adult's Services meet legal and statutory obligations and effective and transparent scrutiny arrangements are in place.
* Provide strategic leadership and direction for the delivery and development of Adult Services and provide assurance that the best possible outcomes are being delivered for people who use services and family carers.
* Contribute to and lead the development and delivery of strategies, business plans and operational service plans aligned to Corporate and Directorate plans and priorities.
* Provide ongoing accountability for performance and delivery to agreed actions and plans.
Core Responsibilities
1. To be t...