Deputy Director of Adult Social Services (DASS)

An exciting and newly created opportunity available for someone to join the senior leadership team in Adult Care and Community Wellbeing at Lincolnshire County Council, as Deputy Director of Adult Social Services.

We are looking for an experienced social work professional who is seeking that new challenge, who can make a real difference in the lives of local people, whilst gaining that further experience which will subsequently enable them to develop into a DASS of the future.

Specialism Social Care Director Area Adult Care and Community Wellbeing Job Category Social Care Qualified - Adult General Location Lincolnshire Salary £130,000 Contract Type Permanent Appointment Type Full-time Closing Date 20/02/2025 Job Reference 23552 Documents Job Description Deputy DASS.pdf
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ABOUT THE ROLE

As a large, ambitious service with a strength-based focus, we aim to help people achieve the best outcomes, build resilience, maximize independence, and stay connected to their communities. This can only be achieved by collaborating with strategic partners, care recipients, carers, and County Councillors. You will act as a bridge-builder and role model.

In this operational role, you will unite social work teams to enhance our professional expertise and approach, ensuring the service meets current and future needs of Lincolnshire residents. Your goal is to drive continuous improvement, turning GOOD into OUTSTANDING.

2025 will be an exciting year for Lincolnshire with the launch of the Greater Lincolnshire Mayoral Combined County Authority, bringing new powers and funding. As a senior leader, you’ll help shape a brighter future for the region.

Martin Samuels (DASS)

“I’ve been in Lincolnshire for just over a year and have already seen significant improvements in the way we deliver care, support and preventative services, building on our Good CQC rating in 2023. That’s a trend I’m keen to see continue.”

Lincolnshire County Council assessment - Care Quality Commission

“This year will again bring challenges, both from the tight financial position local government continues to face and the increasingly complex needs of our population and growing demand for services. As a result, we’ll need to continually improve, building on the great work that’s already happening and adopting innovative approaches to help people stay within the community for longer.”

“We must further embrace the benefits from new technology and digital initiatives. We’ll also need to work closely with key stakeholders and partners to reconfigure pathways and deliver seamless care and support through intermediate care and reablement services.”

WHY LINCOLNSHIRE

Our Executive Director and service provision have a strong reputation, achieving excellent outcomes for residents while maintaining a balanced budget for the past 10 years. The new post holder will continue this legacy.

We have one of the simplest healthcare systems in the country, with all NHS partners working within the same footprint. Our excellent relationship with NHS colleagues and provider associations makes it easier to implement changes that benefit Lincolnshire residents.

Lincolnshire itself is a major draw, offering big open spaces, a beautiful coastline, idyllic villages, and historic Lincoln with its innovative university. The county provides a perfect balance of opportunity, affordability, and security, helping you achieve your ideal work-life balance.

ABOUT YOU

You are a registered social worker, with a profound understanding of what outstanding practice looks like, and the experience of leading large teams through transformational improvement, centred on the needs of people who draw on care and support.

You are a team player, working alongside colleagues and partners, delivering results that are greater than the sum of the parts. You have strong financial awareness, with a close understanding of your budget and a sound eye for those investments that will control costs while improving outcomes.

“This will be a challenging, but rewarding role, and we need someone with a proven track record as a senior leader delivering successful outcomes within a large and complex adult social care organisation.”

OUR OFFER

Along with a competitive salary of £130,000 we are offering;

A Contributory pension Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work Flexible working patterns split between home and office Professional support and development

An annual leave entitlement of up to 31 days plus the option to buy more

Further details can be found in our rewards and benefits brochure.

Relocation expenses may be considered in line with our policy.

WHAT NEXT

If you think you’re the right person for the role then we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV and a personal statement (of not more than four pages in length), setting out why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description, and what you feel you can bring to this role, to the Adult Care and Community Wellbeing Directorate and to the wider County Council.

We encourage you to get in contact if you have any questions before you submit your application. To arrange a call, please email dfaulkner@faerfield.co.uk 

THE INTERVIEW PROCESS

Any successfully shortlisted candidates who have not already had the opportunity to speak with Martin Samuels will be contacted to have an informal conversation with him (this will not form part of the interview scoring).

The interview process will commence with a Technical Interview via TEAMS. This will be followed by a full panel interview process, which will be held face to face at Lincolnshire County Council, County Offices on 14/03/2025

Applications Close 20/02/2025.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary.  Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

 

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. 

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.