Head of Adult Social Care Delivery - Gateshead, United Kingdom - Gateshead Council

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Head of Adult Social Care Delivery - Locality, Prevention and Discharge, and Enablement and Independence Services

Here at Gateshead Council, we believe that 'The strength of Gateshead is the people of Gateshead'. When times are tough, we come together and deliver for one another, working tirelessly for the benefit of our communities, putting people and families at the heart of everything that we do.

We're proud of our reputation for innovation and the delivery of high-quality services. We embrace our diversity, culture and heritage and have a relentless focus on reducing inequalities to make Gateshead a place for everyone to enjoy because we embrace diversity and want everyone to feel included.

If you share our vision and can demonstrate your commitment to our values, we have a number of new roles that will help us to deliver our mission to the borough's residents.

In this exciting new role, you'll manage the assessment of need, care delivery / planning, review, personalisation and safeguarding of adults to the highest standards to promote independence, choice, and control, and lead the Councils in house direct care services. Your senior management and budgetary experience will be underpinned by knowledge of the national and local agenda for care services and experience of developing strategies and commissioning.

You could have a Social Work, Nursing or AHP degree level qualification and/or extensive senior management experience in Local Authority Adult Social Care Service management. In either case you'll be experienced in working with adults in need and vulnerable adults.

For a confidential discussion with a Penna consultant please contact Carol Coyle: , or Nick Raper: , or Amin Aziz: For further information about the roles please visit:

Closing Date for All Roles: Tuesday 7^{th May 2024}