Director of Operations – adult services x 2

As the Executive Director of Adult Social Care, I am leading the delivery of our vision for Adult Social Care - Living Better Lives in Lancashire. Our vision which delivers a service that supports Lancashire residents to live as independently as possible.

These roles are crucial to our Directorate Leadership Team. You will collaborate to drive the change, improvement, and innovation needed to achieve our vision. We seek experienced leaders from across Health and Social Care who are passionate about delivering our vision with a determination to succeed.

About the role 

The Directors of Operations are critical roles at Lancashire County Council, designed to lead and manage a range of Adult Social Care operational services and teams with integral links to strategic partners in health. They will oversee the delivery of Adult Social Care across Lancashire County Council.

You will be responsible for leadership and management across a range of community-based teams delivering Care Act and other legislative duties. You will also have a responsibility for a range of CQC-regulated services and other functions associated with the delivery of adult social care. 

You will act as the nominated individual for CQC, taking responsibility for the council's statutory responsibilities for the regulatory frameworks and ensure oversight of the CQC Registered Managers.

About you 

A visionary leader with the skills and leadership qualities to embed our Living Better Lives in Lancashire vision and model across services. You will provide leadership for the delivery of this model through a strengths-based approach. 

Extensive operational and strategic leadership experience within health or social care settings, across a variety of specialisms and multi-disciplinary teams, working with diverse communities.  

Significant experience of challenging, motivating and influencing senior management/politicians and key stakeholders both inside and outside the organisation.