Head of Adult Services - Newport, United Kingdom - Newport City Council

Newport City Council

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Newport, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Head of Adult Services

Newport is a leading council with a great deal to offer.

We have recently restructured our Head of Service team to ensure we are fit for the future and ready to meet our challenges and vision as a council.

We have a fantastic team who will support you to shape and develop this key role within our organisation.

It is truly an exciting time to be leading the service with real opportunities to make your mark in Newport.

The role

Following the retirement of the current post holder you will report to the Director of Social Services and lead our Adult Social Services teams to deliver services to our communities.

You will work collaboratively with our partners at a local, regional and national level.

You will be supported by a committed and talented staff team and work collaboratively with the top tier of our senior management team in delivering Adult Social Services to our residents.

You will be a values based leader and have a key role in advising elected members and the senior management team on service provision in relation to Adult Social Services.

You will ensure service delivery and statutory responsibilities are maintained and lead large and complex budgets, and ensure that services are financially sustainable.

You
We are looking for an ambitious and truly transformational leader to deliver modernised and sustainable services to our communities.

If you can evidence your ability to lead the delivery of outcomes to our most vulnerable, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for someone with a proven track record who wants to develop in a senior role, in a challenging but exciting environment.

You should be a visionary who can impact culture in the workforce with the ability to build engaged, enabled and high performing teams.

How to apply

Application Process

Assessment Centre
You will be contacted inviting you to the appointment process if you are shortlisted. You will be notified in writing if you are unsuccessful.

You will have an opportunity to ask questions about the job, conditions of service to panel members.

Timetable
Assessment - Formal assessment with the Member panel is scheduled for the week commencing Monday 15th April 2024. Any pre-assessment dates in advance of this will be notified to shortlisted applicants. Applicants should be available to attend any pre sessions.

Start date - Once the offer of appointment is accepted you will be sent all the necessary onboarding information in readiness to start your employment.

Arrangements will also be made between you and the Chief Executive to discuss your commencement of employment with the Council.

Closing date:
Sunday 17 March 2024 at 11.59pm