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Join Gloucestershire County Council and help shape the future of Adult Social Care! Are you ready to make a real difference? We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Head of Reablement Services to join our Adult Social Care Senior Leadership Team. This pivotal role will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure our Reablement Services deliver excellent outcomes for the residents of Gloucestershire. Working alongside the Head of Service and Head of Commissioning, you will play a key role in shaping the future of reablement, driving innovation, and ensuring services are flexible, responsive, and focused on maximising independence for vulnerable adults. The post is offered as a 12-month fixed term contract.
Job Responsibility:
Support the Head of Service and Head of Commissioning in the strategic direction and operational management of Reablement Services
Provide direct operational authority over key registered services and Registered Managers
Lead business development and organisational change, ensuring services adapt to legislative and system changes
Ensure high standards of practice and compliance with professional regulation
Deliver strong financial management, monitoring budgets and achieving value for money
Champion a culture of continuous improvement, workforce development, and innovation
Provide advice and guidance on adult social care policy and practice, implementing strengths-based approaches
Work collaboratively with partners and commissioners to deliver integrated services and improved outcomes
Offer advice and support to elected members, ensuring clear communication of council objectives
This role involves flexibility, occasional out-of-hours work, travel across the county, and participation in the Council’s Emergency Welfare Team cover
Requirements:
Proven experience in leading and developing adult social care services
A track record of delivering major projects and achieving performance improvements
Strong financial management skills and experience of managing significant budgets
In-depth knowledge of adult social care legislation and policy frameworks
Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills
Political awareness and experience of working in a political environment
Ability to lead high-performing teams and foster a culture of learning and development
Professional qualification in a relevant field (degree or equivalent) and evidence of ongoing professional development
What we offer:
30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
Regular formal and informal support
Safe, supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
Access to training and development and leadership conferences, enabling you to develop your skills
Staff discount scheme that offers access to great savings including discounts with major supermarket chains and high street retailers
Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone
GCC's Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network