Assistant Director
3 days ago
Job DescriptionAssistant Director – Adult Social Care Services (Deputy DASS) Initial 3-month contract | Hybrid (2–3 days per week on-site) Evening meetings required (1–2 per week)Contract DetailsLength: Initial 3-month contractDay rate: £61 UMBRELLA per hour ( £48 PAYE)Hybrid working: 2–3 days per week on site, plus attendance at 1–2 evening meetings per weekAre you an experienced senior leader in Adult Social Care, passionate about driving improvement and reshaping services for our communities? We are working with a local authority and are looking for a dynamic and strategic Assistant Director – Adult Social Care Services to join their leadership team and support delivery of high-quality, person-centred provision. About the Role Reporting directly to the Executive Director for Adults, Health & Wellbeing, who holds the DASS statutory responsibilities, this pivotal role will deputise as Deputy DASS, assuming full statutory duties in their absence. You will provide confident leadership, strategic vision and operational oversight across a broad portfolio of adult social care services. A key priority for this assignment will be to lead the review, reshaping and modernisation of provider services, including:Reablement ServicesDay ServicesLocal Authority Care HomesYou will champion innovation, service transformation, and strength-based working, ensuring our services deliver exceptional outcomes and are sustainable for the future. Key ResponsibilitiesProvide strategic leadership across Adult Social Care, deputising for the Executive Director where required.Lead the transformation and redesign of provider services to ensure quality, efficiency and improved service user experience.Drive performance, compliance, safeguarding assurance and continuous improvement.Collaborate with internal and external partners, including health, voluntary sector and community organisations.Represent the service at senior leadership meetings and external forums, including evening meetings (1–2 weekly).Ensure statutory duties and regulatory requirements are met, including when acting as Deputy DASS.About You We are looking for a highly experienced senior social care professional with:A proven track record of leadership within Adult Social Care.Strong experience in service redesign, commissioning or operational transformation.Deep understanding of statutory frameworks, safeguarding and quality assurance.The confidence and capability to undertake Deputy DASS responsibilities.Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.Resilience, strategic insight, and a commitment to delivering high-quality services.If this sounds like you and would like to apply, please contact Nicola at (url removed) or on (phone number removed)
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Assistant Director
3 weeks ago
Northampton, United Kingdom Venn Group Full timeInterim Opportunity: Assistant Director – Adult Social Care ServicesDuration: 3 months initially Rate: Negotiable (Inside IR35) – open to discussing expectations Hybrid: 2–3 days per week on-site A forward-thinking local authority is seeking an experienced and visionary Assistant Director for Adult Services to join its Strategic Leadership Team....
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Assistant Director
5 days ago
Northampton, United Kingdom Venn Group Full timeInterim Opportunity: Assistant Director – Adult Social Care Services Duration: 3 months initially Rate: Negotiable (Inside IR35) – open to discussing expectations Hybrid: 2–3 days per week on-siteA forward-thinking local authority is seeking an experienced and visionary Assistant Director for Adult Services to join its Strategic Leadership Team. This...
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Assistant Director Adult Social Care
3 weeks ago
Northampton, United Kingdom Fox Morris Group Ltd Full timeAssistant Director – West Northamptonshire Council Fox Morris Group are working to recruit a Assistant Director To look at reshaping provider services including reablement, day services and our care homes Executive Director, holds the DASS statutory duties, This role will deputise and assume responsibility for those duties in the Executive directors...
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Assistant Director Adult Social Care
5 days ago
Northampton, United Kingdom Fox Morris Group Ltd Full timeAssistant Director – West Northamptonshire Council Fox Morris Group are working to recruit a Assistant Director To look at reshaping provider services including reablement, day services and our care homes Executive Director, holds the DASS statutory duties, This role will deputise and assume responsibility for those duties in the Executive directors...
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Assistant Director
3 weeks ago
Northampton, United Kingdom Service Care Solutions Full timeAssistant Director – Adult Social Care Services (Deputy DASS)Initial 3-month contract | Hybrid (2–3 days per week on-site) Evening meetings required (1–2 per week)Contract Details Length: Initial 3-month contractDay rate: £61 UMBRELLA per hour ( £48 PAYE)Hybrid working: 2–3 days per week on site, plus attendance at 1–2 evening meetings per week...
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Assistant Director
2 weeks ago
Northampton, United Kingdom Service Care Solutions Full timeAssistant Director – Adult Social Care Services (Deputy DASS) Initial 3-month contract | Hybrid (2–3 days per week on-site) Evening meetings required (1–2 per week) Contract Details Length: Initial 3-month contract Day rate: £61 UMBRELLA per hour ( £48 PAYE) Hybrid working: 2–3 days per week on site, plus attendance at 1–2 evening meetings per...
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Assistant Director Adult Social Care
3 days ago
Northampton, United Kingdom Fox Morris Group Ltd Full timeJob DescriptionAssistant Director – West Northamptonshire CouncilFox Morris Group are working to recruit a Assistant DirectorTo look at reshaping provider services including reablement, day services and our care homes Executive Director, holds the DASS statutory duties, This role will deputise and assume responsibility for those duties in the Executive...
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Personal Assistant to Director
2 weeks ago
Northampton, United Kingdom Travis Perkins plc Full time**_Are you highly organised, discreet, and confident handling sensitive matters at a senior level?_** If you're an experienced administrator or Personal Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment and values trust, detail, and proactivity — this role could be the perfect fit for you. As a **Personal Assistant**supporting the**HR Director** at...
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Assistant Director
5 days ago
Northampton, United Kingdom Service Care Solutions Full timeAssistant Director – Adult Social Care Services (Deputy DASS) Initial 3-month contract | Hybrid (2–3 days per week on-site) Evening meetings required (1–2 per week) Contract Details Length: Initial 3-month contract Day rate: £61 UMBRELLA per hour ( £48 PAYE) Hybrid working: 2–3 days per week on site, plus attendance at 1–2 evening meetings...
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Northampton, United Kingdom Northamptonshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Full timeNHFT have a strong track record for continuous innovation in our LD and MH services, this work has been a transformation journey based on the principles of co-production, partnership working and the recovery model. As we evolve and work in our local system, we are looking for a senior leader to hold our vision, attitude and values to lead in a local and...
