Wakefield Council: Service Director, ASC Operations

Organisation: Wakefield Council

Closing date: 01 Feb 2026

Location: Wakefield

Salary: £103,463.00, Grade D

Package

• A competitive salary
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Access to an occupational pension scheme
• A range of employee benefits including; public transport and gym memberships discount

Contractual hours: 37

Basis: Full time

Lead the Future of Adult Social Care – Make a Lasting Impact in Wakefield

Are you ready to inspire change and shape the future of Adult Social Care?

Wakefield Council is looking for a visionary Service Director – Adult Social Care Operations to drive our ambitious Maximising Independence Strategy. This is more than a leadership role – it’s your opportunity to transform lives and create a district where independence and wellbeing thrive.

As a qualified Social Worker with proven leadership experience, you’ll bring energy, innovation, and a relentless commitment to quality care. You’ll unite teams, champion collaboration, and deliver exceptional services that through our practice, empowers residents to live fulfilling lives for longer.

We’re looking for someone who shares our values:

• Respect and kindness in everything we do
• Strong partnerships built on trust and collaboration
• Ambition and vision to make Wakefield a place where everyone can flourish

Driving Excellence and Compliance

You’ll play a critical role in ensuring our services not only meet but exceed Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards. Your leadership will guarantee that quality, safety, and continuous improvement are at the heart of everything we do, delivering outstanding outcomes for the people we support.

What We Offer

• 31-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• We offer a flexible full-time working pattern of 37 hours per week
• Access to high-quality training and career development programmes
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with a 16.3% employer contribution
• Inclusion in our employee support schemes and wellbeing initiatives
• Great range of benefits including discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle to work scheme and many more.

Essential Requirement:

You must be a registered Social Worker with proven senior leadership experience in adult social care.

For an informal discussion:

Contact Rachel Bowes at rbowes@wakefield.gov.uk or 01924 303584.

To apply:

Send your up-to-date CV (including contact details) and a supporting statement outlining how you meet the essential criteria to:

seniorrecruitment@wakefield.gov.uk

Selection Process:

Technical Interview, Assessment Centre and Elected Members Panel will take place during the second and fourth week of February 2026.