Optalis - Assistant Director Adults - Adult Services - Maidenhead, United Kingdom - Wokingham Borough Council

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Job advert- This is a real opportunity for you to bring innovative thinking, new ideas and different solutions to the changing world of Adult Services.


  • This post has a key leadership role in Adult Services. It sits within Optalis (who provide services on behalf of the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead).
  • You will have a significant role in building working relationships and collaboration between Health and Social Care in order to develop an integrated service for adults across our communities.
  • The focus of this role will be primarily on Integrated Mental Health and Integrated Learning Disability services from a strategic and social care perspective, including Transitions/Preparation for Adulthood. Experience in these areas is therefore essential.
  • As part of the Optalis Senior Management team, you will lead and significantly contribute to the transformation of Adult Social Care.
  • You will play a leadership role in developing integrated pathways, facilitating and promoting innovation and transformation to improve outcomes for people.
  • Providing senior leadership to the transformation of adult services through the development of strengthsbased practice, prevention and early intervention, you will work collaboratively with peers and colleagues within both health and social care.
  • You must hold a professional qualification in health or social care and be registered with the appropriate professional body.
  • Benefits include:
  • 25 days annual leave plus an extra day off for your birthday
  • Full training & induction
  • Paid mileage and expenses
  • Quarterly staff forums;
  • Perk Box
  • Generous pension scheme


  • Career progression

  • Optalis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and customers. We would like to remind successful applicants that they will be required to undertake a DBS check and to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.
  • Optalis is a local authority trading company owned by and delivering adult social care in both The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead and Wokingham Borough Council
  • Optalis is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our staff and customers. All successful applicants will be required to undertake a DBS check and will need to provide proof of their right to work in the UK.
  • This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 197
  • The DBS clearance level required is Enhanced with Adult Barred list.

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