Post Ref: CC892
Are you a collaborative system leader able to deliver our vision and match our ambition?
Calderdale Council’s vision for Calderdale is to create a place where Talent and Enterprise thrive, defined by Kindness and Resilience, a place full of hope, known for how our communities care for, and support each other. We want Calderdale to be Distinctive; where everyone can reach their potential and live a larger life.
A great opportunity is here to join our senior leadership team based in our Adults and Well-being Directorate. Calderdale is a place you can grow and develop as a senior leader and progress your career. We are in search of an Assistant Director of Operations who is a passionate and experienced system leader with the drive, ambition and determination to make a real difference to the lives of our residents. You will build on our commitment to co-production with people who have lived experience and/or draw on services, to deliver the best social care practice and services. We are committed to working with people, families, partners and communities using strengths-based and community-led approaches to enable people to live their best lives.
As the Assistant Director of Operations in the Adult Services and Well-being Directorate, you will play a key part in the Directorate Leadership Team that is embarking on an ambitious transformation programme. This will put our local people at the heart of strengths-based and community-led approaches to adult social care. You will have a strong track record of leading and managing a range of adult social care services, delivering cultural change and innovation, and demonstrating a strong commitment to collaboration and working in partnership. You will lead the three operational divisions which include: Prevention and Early Help, All Age Disability/Mental Health and Personalised Long-Term Support. You will be central to shaping place-based and locality working and ensuring that Calderdale really does help people live that larger life.
For more information or an informal discussion please contact Cath.Gormally@calderdale.gov.uk
Closing Date: 2nd January 2024Shortlisting: 10th January 2024 Assessment Centre: 18th January 2024Final Interview: 19th January 2024
To apply for this vacancy please download the application form attached to the advert and send it with your CV and a personal statement to recruitment@calderdale.gov.uk
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.
Employees of the Council enjoy a comprehensive reward and benefits package, which includes generous terms and conditions of employment and access to a wide range of retail discounts and lifestyle savings to name a few.
As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities for both full and part time staff.
On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.
Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel
