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Organisation
Kirklees
Directorate
Adults & Health
Service Area
Adults Social Care Operation
Hours
37
Number of Jobs
1
Location(s)
Kirklees (Hybrid Working Available)
Position type
Permanent
Grade
18 - 19
Salary
£60,537 - £70,791
Advert Wording
Interviews will take place on the 29th & 30th of July
Are you a passionate leader with a commitment to delivering high-quality care? We’re looking for a visionary Head of In-House Services to lead our internal provider services and shape the future of adult social care in Kirklees.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Lead and manage a diverse portfolio of in-house services including residential care, day services, and enablement.
- Ensure services are person-centred, safe, and compliant with CQC standards.
- Drive continuous improvement and innovation across all in-house provision.
- Champion a strengths-based, trauma-informed, and inclusive approach to care.
- Collaborate with partners to deliver integrated, community-focused services.
- Manage budgets effectively and ensure efficient use of resources.
- Lead workforce development, recruitment, and retention strategies.
What We’re Looking For
- Proven leadership experience in adult social care or related services.
- Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and quality standards.
- Excellent people management and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Strategic thinker with a track record of service transformation.
- Commitment to co-production, inclusion, and safeguarding.
Why Kirklees?
Kirklees is a place of ambition and opportunity. As Head of In-House Services, you’ll join a supportive leadership team committed to innovation, quality, and improving lives. We offer hybrid working, a collaborative culture, and the chance to make a lasting impact.
Ready to lead the future of in-house adult social care? Apply now to become our next Head In-House Services and help shape a stronger, more inclusive Kirklees.
Benefits
Our employees are at the very heart of the services we provide to the community, to help us achieve our ambitions, we want the best possible team. In return, we will make sure you are rewarded with a great range of to support you in and out of work.
Saf Bhuta is the manager for this role, please contact them on 01484 221000 for an informal discussion, or if you need any more information.
This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email:or phone: 01484 221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Closing date
21 July 2025, 11:55 PM
Important Information
Job Profile/description
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