Connect2Kent are proud to be working in partnership with Kent County Council to recruit an outstanding leader for the role of Assistant Director - Adult Social Care. This is an exciting opportunity to take on a senior leadership position within one of the UK's largest and most dynamic local authorities. Purpose of the Job: A senior and highly visible member of Adult Social Care and Health (ASCH), this role undertakes the statutory duties of the Principal Social Worker and works alongside the Senior Leadership Team and is responsible for leading professional practice. Provide leadership and direction to the strategic development and implementation of the authorities approach to policy development, quality assurance and best practice across Adult Social Care and Health. Lead on the quality assurance framework to improve practice and performance across the directorate and be instrumental in building and maintaining a high practice performance culture across adult social care. The unit supports KCC's organisational development priorities in facilitating learning within the ASCH workforce and partner agencies, promoting professional practice improvement and development through championing best practice across adult social care statutory duties. Main duties and responsibilities Undertakes the statutory duties of the Principal Social Worker, giving profess...