OverviewCamden is a borough with a proud tradition of social action. Our communities have long come together to stand up for fairness, speak out against injustice, and demand a more equal society. We are seeking a new Director of Adult Social Care Operations who will embrace these values, lead with integrity, purpose, and a commitment to positive change.This is a senior leadership role at the heart of our Adults and Health directorate. We are looking for someone who brings strategic vision, operational expertise and a deep commitment to improving lives. You will lead services that support adults with care and support needs to live safely, independently and well. You will work across systems and with communities to embed prevention, tackle inequalities, and ensure our services reflect the lived experiences of Camden’s residents.We’re proud of our We Make Camden vision – a shared commitment to putting communities at the centre of everything we do. It’s a bold, mission-led approach to public service, rooted in collaboration, participation and relational working. As Director, you will help deliver this vision, shifting the balance towards early help and co-designed support, and ensuring our services are inclusive, empowering and responsive.You will be joining a council serious about tackling inequality and preventing harm. We know that many residents face deep and complex challenges – from poverty and housing insecurity to loneliness and exclusion. We also know that our workforce must reflect the diversity of our borough and be equipped to lead change. We are investing in inclusive leadership, workforce development and anti-racist practice across all levels of the organisation.Our recent Outstanding rating from the Care Quality Commission (CQC) underscores the dedication, professionalism, and hard work of our teams. It reflects our commitment to delivering high-quality care and support. We’re looking for someone who can continue this work, lead with empathy and ambition, and who has experience in leading adult social care services, including safeguarding, integrated working and operational delivery. You will be a collaborative leader who empowers others, values lived experience and is committed to continuous learning and improvement.This role deputises for our Executive Director of Adults and Health, the statutory Director of Adult Social Services for Camden. You will be a key member of our senior leadership team, helping shape the future of adult social care in Camden and representing the borough on a London-wide and national stage.If you’re ready to challenge the status quo, lead with integrity and make a real difference in people’s lives, we’d love to hear from you.ResponsibilitiesLead services that support adults with care and support needs to live safely, independently and well.Embed prevention and tackle inequalities across systems and communities.Ensure services reflect the lived experiences of Camden’s residents and are inclusive, empowering and responsive.Work collaboratively across the organisation and with partners to deliver integrated, high-quality care and support.Provide strategic leadership for adult social care operations and safeguarding.Navigate complexity, build trust, and make difficult decisions when needed.Support a culture of continuous learning, improvement and anti-racist practice.Qualifications and AttributesExperience in leading adult social care services, including safeguarding, integrated working and operational delivery.Strong strategic vision, operational expertise and commitment to improving lives.Experience in inclusive leadership, workforce development and anti-racist practice.Ability to work across systems, build trust and engage with diverse communities.Comfort representing the borough on wider regional and national stages.Contacts and How to ApplyBen Parsonage — ben.parsonage@gatenbysanderson.comRachel Silvia — rachel.salvia@gatenbysanderson.comat GatenbySanderson.Closing Date: Sunday 5 October #J-18808-Ljbffr