Assistant Service Director – Adult Social Care

Assistant Service Director – Adult Social Care
Location: South East England
Day Rate: £550–£850 per day
Working Arrangements: Full-time

Pertemps are working with a local authority in the South East to recruit an experienced Assistant Service Director to provide senior leadership across Adult Social Care.
This is a key leadership role within the ASC senior management team, with direct responsibility for Locality Teams and Long-Term Support services, alongside joint accountability for overall service performance, transformation, and delivery.
You will play a pivotal role in driving high-quality, person-centred services, promoting independence, and ensuring positive outcomes for residents, while maintaining full compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Providing strategic and operational leadership across Locality and Long-Term Support services
• Leading on transformation and continuous service improvement initiatives
• Ensuring compliance with statutory frameworks including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and safeguarding procedures
• Driving performance management, quality assurance, and service standards
• Managing budgets effectively and identifying efficiencies
• Leading, developing, and supporting Team Managers and senior staff
• Building strong partnerships with health, housing, and voluntary sector stakeholders
• Contributing to wider ASC strategy and deputising for the Service Director when required
• Supporting service delivery aligned with CQC expectations and national reforms

About you:

• Significant senior leadership experience within Adult Social Care (local authority setting)
• Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation and regulatory frameworks
• Proven experience in leading service transformation and improvement
• Demonstrable experience managing budgets and large, complex teams
• Ability to operate strategically while maintaining strong operational oversight
• Excellent stakeholder management and partnership working skills

This is an excellent opportunity for an established senior leader to make a meaningful impact within a forward-thinking local authority, helping to shape and improve Adult Social Care services.

Why work through Pertemps?
By applying through Pertemps, you’ll benefit from:

• A dedicated consultant with access to roles nationwide and available whenever you need support
• A simple online registration process
• Attractive referral schemes and incentives
• Ongoing compliance fully managed for you
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• …and much more!

📞 To discuss this role in more detail, please contact Freya Joseph on 07471 306880 or email Freya.joseph@pprsocialcare.co.uk.