An exciting and newly created opportunity available for someone to join the senior leadership team in Adult Care and Community Wellbeing at Lincolnshire County Council, as Deputy Director of Adult Social Services. We are looking for an experienced social work professional who is seeking that new challenge, who can make a real difference in the lives of local people, whilst gaining that further experience which will subsequently enable them to develop into a DASS of the future. ABOUT THE ROLE As a large, ambitious service with a strength-based focus, we aim to help people achieve the best outcomes, build resilience, maximize independence, and stay connected to their communities. This can only be achieved by collaborating with strategic partners, care recipients, carers, and County Councillors. You will act as a bridge-builder and role model. In this operational role, you will unite social work teams to enhance our professional expertise and approach, ensuring the service meets current and future needs of Lincolnshire residents. Your goal is to drive continuous improvement, turning GOOD into OUTSTANDING. 2025 will be an exciting year for Lincolnshire with the launch of the Greater Lincolnshire Mayoral Combined County Authority, bringing new powers and funding. As a senior leader, you’ll help shape a brighter future for the region. Martin Samuels (DASS) “I’ve been in Lincolnshire for just over a year and have already seen significant improvements in the way we deliver care, support and preventative services, building on our Good CQC rating in 2023. That’s a trend I’m keen to see continue.” Lincolnshire County Council assessment - Care Quality Commission “This year will again bring challenges, both from the tight financial position local government continues to face and the increasingly complex needs of our population and growing demand for services. As a result, we’ll need to continually improve, building on the great work that’s already happening and adopting innovative approaches to help people stay within the community for longer.” “We must further embrace the benefits from new technology and digital initiatives. We’ll also need to work closely with key stakeholders and partners to reconfigure pathways and deliver seamless care and support through intermediate care and reablement services.” WHY LINCOLNSHIRE Our Executive Director and service provision have a strong reputation, achieving excellent outcomes for residents while maintaining a balanced budget for the past 10 years. The new post holder will continue this legacy. We have one of the simplest healthcare systems in the country, with all NHS partners working within the same footprint. Our excellent relationship with NHS colleagues and provider associations makes it easier to implement changes that benefit Lincolnshire residents. Lincolnshire itself is a major draw, offering big open spaces, a beautiful coastline, idyllic villages, and historic Lincoln with its innovative university. The county provides a perfect balance of opportunity, affordability, and security, helping you achieve your ideal work-life balance. ABOUT YOU You are a qualified social worker (registration desirable), with a profound understanding of what outstanding practice looks like, and the experience of leading large teams through transformational improvement, centred on the needs of people who draw on care and support. You are a team player, working alongside colleagues and partners, delivering results that are greater than the sum of the parts. You have strong financial awareness, with a close understanding of your budget and a sound eye for those investments that will control costs while improving outcomes. “This will be a challenging, but rewarding role, and we need someone with a proven track record as a senior leader delivering successful outcomes within a large and complex adult social care organisation.” OUR OFFER Along with a competitive salary of £130,000 we are offering; A Contributory pension Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work Flexible working patterns split between home and office Professional support and development An annual leave entitlement of up to 31 days plus the option to buy more Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure. Relocation expenses may be considered in line with our policy. To apply please click the Apply Now link below. Job Description Deputy DASS.pdf