Director Of Adult Social Care
Triumph Consultants Ltd - Somerset
£130,919 to £130,919 a year, pro rata
TemporaryFull time
What's involved with this role: Role: Director of Adult Social Care Ref: 5304720 Permanent Pay Rate: £117,677.00 to £130,919.00 pa Hours: 37 hours per week Location: Baths & North East Somerset, Keysham BS31 1FS This is a high-profile opportunity to lead Adult Social Care across a diverse and complex footprint shaping services, strategy and partnerships that directly improve the lives of residents. As Director of Adult Social Care, you will lead a complex and high-impact portfolio spanning statutory adult social care, safeguarding, transformation, prevention and health integration. You will provide ambitious, compassionate leadership with a clear focus on independence, wellbeing, resilience and better outcomes for communities. As part of the Corporate Management Team, you will play a key role in shaping the council’s wider strategic direction. Working alongside the Directors of Public Health and Children’s Services within the People service, you will help drive a genuinely joined-up approach across the whole system. You will build strong relationships across the NHS, voluntary and community sector, elected members and regional partners, influencing beyond organisational boundaries and delivering meaningful change at scale. Make your mark This is more than a traditional Adult Social Care leadership role. It is an opportunity to shape the future of care across an entire system, influence long-term policy and strategy, and create a lasting legacy through innovation, prevention and community-led approaches. If you are an ambitious, collaborative and compassionate leader ready to make a significant impact, this is an opportunity to lead change at scale across B&NES. The opportunity Lead the strategic direction and delivery of Adult Social Care across B&NES. Drive transformation, prevention and earlier intervention. Develop innovative, community-based models of care and support. Strengthen health and social care integration and partnership working. Champion technology and new approaches to improve outcomes and efficiency. Influence corporate, regional and wider system strategy. Provide visible, values-led leadership through a complex and changing environment. About you You will be an experienced and accomplished senior leader with the credibility, judgement and presence to operate at corporate and system level. You will bring: Significant senior leadership experience within adult social care or a comparable complex public service environment. Strong understanding of statutory adult social care, safeguarding and transformation. Proven ability to work effectively with elected members and senior stakeholders. Exceptional partnership and influencing skills across organisational boundaries. Strategic vision combined with the ability to deliver complex change. A strong commitment to prevention, independence, inclusion and improved resident outcomes. The confidence to challenge, innovate and lead through complexity. How to Apply If you meet the criteria and feel you could add real value to this role and organisation, please send your CV, Expression of Interest (EOI) and Right to Represent confirmation to: toni.coates@tclrec.com Please quote the Job Title & Vacancy Reference No. in your application, or we will be unable to match your CV to the role being applied for. 1 Job Ref: 5304720 Anticipated Length of Assignment: Unless otherwise stated (we do carry the occasional permanent vacancy) all of our roles are technically temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent. Please do try to resist contacting us with requests for progress updates. We really do read every CV sent to us. All applications will be acknowledged by a human, not a robot, provided the job remains live and provided your CV meets the “Essential Requirements” listed. Please note that we do our level best to take down ads as soon as roles have been filled. We are not in the business of harvesting CVs. Important: We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary.
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Paralegal – Adults Social Care
ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD - Lambeth, London
£20.55 to £20.55 an hour
On-siteContractFull time
Paralegal – Adults Social Care needed in SW London This is a temporary role and the rate is £20.55ph PAYE The reference number is: OR115956 The successful candidate will work hybrid with 1 day a month in the office. They will assist in providing an efficient and effective legal service by providing paralegal support to the Adult social care team. They will conduct routine legal work under supervision of the Senior Lawyer, will provide support to the management team in the administration of team procedures, team meetings and implementing Lexcel procedures and will carry out the duties of the post in a pro-active and enabling manner and within the policy objectives. If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to Kirsty@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website
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Solicitor - Adult Social Care
Sunderland City Council - Sunderland
£50,001 to £110,000 a year
PermanentFull time
An exciting opportunity has arisen in the Law and Governance Service at Sunderland City Council. A qualified solicitor is required to join our Public Protection and Employment team to undertake adult social care legal work.andnbsp; The successful candidate will work alongside two other experienced solicitors in this field and will provide advice and support to the Council in relation to a broad and varied caseload.andnbsp; The post-holder will be based at the Counciland#39;s new City Hall building and will also have the opportunity to work on an agile (home working) basis.andnbsp; Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the requirements of the post.andnbsp;andnbsp; For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Penny Latham on 07443202081 or Julienne Collinson on 07769160966.andnbsp; Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance contact Customer Enabling Services by email: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk andnbsp; Please note that CVs are not accepted. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered online with North East Jobs, including your invitation to any online assessment you are required to undertake and your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk mail items. andnbsp;
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Director of Adult's Social Care
Charles Hunter Associates Ltd - Bath
£117,677 to £130,919 a year
PermanentFull time
A local authority is looking for a Director of Adult's Social Care. This is a permanent and full-time position. You must have a Diploma/Degree in Social Work and the right to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship) About the organisation This ambitious local authority is currently on an improvement journey since early 2025 and has put necessary changes in place after receiving a "require improvement" rating from CQC. Despite this, this local authority has a great long-standing reputation in the South West. About the job Multidisciplinary working Transformation programmes Innovative planning Strategic decision making & planning Budget management & planning About you The successful candidate will have a social work degree with significant post qualification experience in Adult's Social Work to a senior management & leadership level with all relevant CPD training and qualifications. This is a long-term position where you will play a pivotal role in transformation. What's on offer? A salary of £117,677 - £130,919 dependent on experience Mileage paid Excellent CPD training & development opportunities Local Authority pension Cycle2work scheme Interest free season ticket loans High street Discounts Further benefits Hours: Full time / Permanent For more information, please contact Jamil Olweny 07587 031 098 / jolweny@charecruitment.com What do you get from working with me? CV enhancement Application form enhancement Access to many jobs in the market One central point of contact Interview preparation assistance Expert consultation Questions answered Offer negotiation
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In-House Care Trainer (Adult Social Care)
Welfare HS Solutions - Remote
£30,000 to £35,000 a year
RemoteContractFull time
About the Role Welfare HS Solutions is seeking a dedicated, permanent In-House Care Trainer to join our internal Learning & Development team at our Luton headquarters. This is a direct-hire, salaried payroll position created to onboard, upskill, and maintain compliance for our internal adult social care staff pipeline. In this role, you will be the cornerstone of our quality assurance, taking newly hired healthcare assistants and support workers through their mandatory inductions, practical competencies, and ongoing compliance updates. 📌 Important Note for Applicants: This is a standard, direct-hire employment contract for an immediate, vacant desk within our company. We are a direct healthcare provider and employer; we do not sell training courses, we do not charge learners, and we do not operate as an external commercial training school. Key Responsibilities Internal Onboarding: Deliver and assess the 15 core standards of the UK Care Certificate to all incoming healthcare staff. Practical Instruction: Lead hands-on classroom sessions for mandatory care components, including People Moving & Handling (using hoists and slide sheets) and Basic Life Support. Competency Sign-Off: Assess and physically verify classroom and workplace competencies before staff are deployed to local care environments. Compliance Tracking: Update and maintain internal staff training matrices, ensuring all annual refreshers (Safeguarding, Infection Control, Medication Admin) are completed ahead of schedule. 1-to-1 Mentoring: Provide direct, ongoing coaching to healthcare assistants looking to progress their careers within the organization. What We Offer Guaranteed regular salary (not commission or course-dependent pay). Fixed, reliable Monday-to-Friday schedule. Company-funded Enhanced DBS check. A fully equipped, modern internal training room right here in Luton. Clear pathways to progress into an internal L&D Management position. How to Apply If you are an experienced care professional looking to step away from floor shifts and transition into a structured, rewarding internal training role, click Apply Now to submit your CV for an immediate review.
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Paralegal – Adult Social Care (REMOTE)
ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD - Remote
£20.55 to £20.55 an hour
RemoteContractFull time
Paralegal – Adult Social Care (REMOTE) needed in Lambeth, £20.55ph PAYE - Reference: OR115956 Working remotely aside from one day per month office attendance and attend office to collect IT equipment on first day. To assist in providing an efficient and effective legal service to the Client by providing paralegal support to the Adult social care team. To conduct routine legal work under supervision of the Senior Lawyer. To provide support to the management team in the administration of team procedures, team meetings and implementing Lexcel procedures. To carry out the duties of the post in a pro-active and enabling manner and within the policy objectives. This is a full time role on a temporary contract basis. If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to katie@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared. Due to high volumes of CVs received we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will always however hear from us by phone if we are able to take your CV forward to the next stage. You can also follow us at Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn or via our website www.essentialemploy.co.uk.
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Residential Social Care Worker - Adults
The Together Trust - Hazel Grove, Stockport
£22,000 to £27,000 a year
PermanentFull time
Togetherwe make a difference, develop and learn, andsupporteach other. Every day with us is different, but our mission remains the same: To champion the rights, needs and ambitions of the people we support - they are at the heart of everything we do. We stand by them and we work together for change. Whether that’s helping people to live independently, or creating spaces to learn, work and play, you’ll be making sure adults with disabilities or complex health needs have a chance to thrive, right in the heart of their local communities . We have an opportunity for a Residential Social Care Worker (RSCW) to join our Adult Residential Care team in Hazel Grove. Hours – 37.5 hours per week (working 5 shifts each week over a 7-day rota, candidates must have the flexibility of working any day of the week – including weekends.) Starting Salary - £26,230.00 (£13.45 ph) with biennial increments Salary Enhancement - Sleep in payment of £107.60 per sleep. Enhanced pay of time and a quarter for weekend shifts hours worked. A bout the position…. You will work as part of the Adult residential care team providing support for individuals with their physical, clinical, health, emotional and social needs with an emphasis on promoting independence. The core tasks of a Residential Social Care Workerare to provide a caring, safe, secure and accepting environment that meets the physical, health, social needs and rights of the residents. Support includes ventilation, tracheostomy, gastrointestinal tract support and peg feeding. A major part of this role is the administration of medication, moving and handling and personal care. You will follow hospital care plans and processes therefore completing and updating of these forms in a concise manner is a requirement of the role. Due to the intensity of the service users, you must have a good understanding of English and be happy to complete all the paperwork and care plans to a good quality. The postholder will assist with the assessments of need and formulation of plans considering the wishes, feelings and Best Interests of the residents. You will undertake direct work that is designed to meet the needs of agreed care plans, enabling residents to reach their full potential. A number of administrative hours will be spent attending meetings, supervisions/appraisals, training and annual residents reviews. The RSCW will also undertake activities with the residents within the community. You will maintain accurate and up-to-date records of the work undertaken with the residents, completing written reports for planning meetings and statutory reviews. A part of this role is to undertake a range of domestic duties, including cooking and some cleaning ensuring compliance with health and safety policies. What can you bring to the team?...... We are seeking a Residential Social Care Worker who has previous experience of working in an adult residential setting and working unsociable hours. Do you have flexibility to respond to the needs of the service and residents along with good communication and interpersonal skills? We are seeking individuals who have an ability to write reports with good organisational and time management skills. Benefits Annual Leave 27 day holiday plus 8 days bank holidays rising to 30 after 5 years, 33 days after 10 years Generous pension scheme and death in service benefit , up to 7% company pension contributions and up to 6 x basis salary death in service Occupational sick pay and family friendly policies including enhanced maternity , paternity and adoptive leave . Reward and Discount platform offering discounts at high street shops, travel, insurances etc. Eligibility to apply for Blue Light card Proud to be a real living wage employer Refer a friend scheme, be rewarded for recommending a friend to work with us Comprehensive training and development opportunities, including apprenticeship qualifications Long service awards including cash gifts and extra holiday. Promotion of Wellbeingacross the organisation including Mental Health First Aiders offering wellbeing support from trained colleague and free weekly yoga session in person or online Access to our Employee Assistance Programme for you and adults at your home Apply now! To discover the full details of this rewarding role within the Together Trust look at our Job Description. The Job Pack outlines lots of information about the Trust. Visit our website - https://www.togethertrust.org.uk/join-us Does this sound like you – if it does apply now. Should you have any questions relating to this role please emailed Jobs@togethertrust.org.uk. We would love to hear from you. We may remove this advert should we find the successful candidate prior to the closing date therefore early applications are encouraged. Please Note: We currently do not provide sponsorship, but we welcome applications from those who have the right to work in the UK. Applications are very welcome from all regardless of age, disability, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race, sex, sexual orientation, trans status or socio-economic background. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments for disabled people. We positively encourage applications from those with lived experience. If there is any part of your lived experience you want to keep confidential in some way please talk to the Recruitment or HR shared service teams and we will do what we can do to support you The Together Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the people we support and expects all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Safeguarding checks will be undertaken for the successful candidate in line with our safer recruitment policy, including an Enhanced DBS check (at no cost to yourself). This role will involve regulated activity. Skills: Autism, complex needs, Keywords: Residential support worker, Care worker, Support worker, adult support worker
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Remote Adult Social Care Lawyer
ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD - Remote, North West
£295.78 to £390.75 a day
On-siteContractFull time
Remote Adult Social Care Lawyer needed Paying £295.78 per day ref OR117363 Full time hours on a temporary basis An experienced Adult Social Care Lawyer is required to manage a caseload of Court of Protection matters and provide legal advice on a range of adult social care issues. The successful candidate will have substantial experience in this area of law and be confident working independently, managing cases from instruction through to conclusion. If you are interested in the role, please email your CV to verity@essentialemploy.co.uk quoting the reference number. Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references so please be prepared
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Occupational Therapist Adult Social Care
NHS Jobs - ENFIELD
£45,123 to £52,827 a year
PermanentFull time
As an Occupational Therapist working in Enfield Adult Social Care you will be part of a multi-disciplinary team. The Occupational Therapist will carry out assessments for older people, adults with disabilities and disabled children to meet the principles of the Care Act 2014. You will assess people with an eligible need and give advice or make recommendations that improve wellbeing and quality of life, by maximising independence and supporting carers
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Principal Adult Social Care Lawyer
West Northamptonshire Council - Northampton
£56,853 to £60,823 a year
PermanentFull time
Supporting and protecting some of the most vulnerable people in our communities is at the heart of this role. As a Principal Adult Social Care Lawyer, you’ll play a pivotal leadership role within our Law and Governance Service, providing expert legal advice across a wide range of Adult Social Care matters while helping to shape the future direction of the service. Working closely with senior officers, elected members and key stakeholders, you’ll support the Council in delivering legally robust, customer-focused services that make a real difference to people's lives. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of England’s newest and largest unitary councils at a time of ongoing transformation and service improvement. You'll work within a collaborative and supportive legal team, combining high-level legal expertise with leadership responsibilities and helping to ensure the Council continues to deliver excellent outcomes for residents and communities. Our benefits You can also see our full list of employee benefits on our careers site here: Why you should work for us | West Northamptonshire Council. What will you be doing? You’ll provide specialist legal advice and representation on complex Adult Social Care matters, supporting senior officers, services and elected members on issues that often involve significant legal, operational and reputational considerations. Alongside managing a demanding caseload, you'll support the Head of Legal (People), deputising when required and helping to ensure the effective leadership and management of the Adult Social Care legal team. A key aspect of the role will be building strong relationships across the organisation and with external partners, providing clear and practical legal guidance that supports sound decision-making and effective governance. You'll contribute to service improvement and transformation initiatives, support the development of policies and procedures, deliver training and share legal developments across the organisation to ensure services remain compliant, informed and responsive to change. You'll also play an important role in developing colleagues, fostering a high-performing and supportive team culture, championing innovation and helping to shape a modern legal service that continues to evolve to meet the needs of the Council and its communities. It’s an exciting time to join our legal team as we continue to develop and strengthen our services. To find out more about working in our Legal teams, please visit: https://www.westnorthants.gov.uk/spotlight-our-key-services-careers-and-our-partners/working-our-legal-teams About you You’re a qualified Solicitor of the Supreme Court of England and Wales with significant post-qualification experience and strong expertise in Adult Social Care law. You have excellent technical knowledge, sound judgement and the ability to provide clear, pragmatic legal advice on complex matters within a fast-paced and evolving environment. You’re an effective communicator who can build trusted relationships, influence positive outcomes and work confidently with senior leaders, elected members and external partners. You bring strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills, together with the ability to balance competing priorities while maintaining high standards of service delivery. Experience of supporting or leading colleagues would be advantageous, and you'll have a genuine commitment to developing others, driving continuous improvement and contributing to a culture of excellence. Most importantly, you'll share our THRIVE values and our ambition to deliver high-quality legal services that support our residents, services and communities to thrive. About us At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people. Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services. Hear from our Chief Executive, Martin Henry, about building a career at WNC. We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential. We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain what DEI means to us. If you need additional support or reasonable adjustments during the application process, including needing the job description in another format or language, please email careers@westnorthants.gov.uk for support. Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. West Northants Council, where careers thrive.
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