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Group Director for Social Care & Wellbeing
Be the change. Lead the future. Improve lives.

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a visionary leader to join our senior leadership team as Group Director – Social Care & Wellbeing. You will provide strategic and operational leadership across Adult Social Care, Children’s Services, Public Health, and Wellbeing.

THE VACANCY

Group Director for Social Care & Wellbeing

Hours: Full time

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Up to £155,000 per annum plus benefits 

Location: Dudley

Key responsibilities:

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  • Modernise services and lead transformation at pace.

  • Ensure care, protection, and support for the most vulnerable.

  • Oversee major improvement programmes and lead high-performing teams.

  • Maintain grip on statutory duties, financial sustainability, and assurance.

  • Champion ethical leadership, innovation, and data-informed decision-making across:-

  • Adult Social Care (DASS)

  • Children and Young People (DCS)

  • Public Health (DPH)

  • Transformation and integration across the health and care system

  • Council-wide Improvement Programme and new operating model

 

We are looking for:

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  • Deliver strategic transformation with measurable outcomes.

  • Ensure outstanding service quality and safeguarding.

  • Build and inspire high-performing, multidisciplinary teams.

  • Develop collaborative, strategic partnerships.

  • Drive financial sustainability, innovation, and technology-enabled modernisation.

  • Role-model leadership grounded in integrity, inclusivity, and the Nolan Principles.

 

Why Dudley? 

 

We are a vibrant and growing borough with a rich history and a bright future. This is your opportunity to make a lasting difference.

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For an informal discussion about any of the roles please contact Balvinder Heran, Chief Executive via Jo Cook – Joanne.Cook@dudley.gov.uk

 

Indicative dates for recruitment process:

  • Applications close: Thursday 19 June 2025

 

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to assessment centres and to attend final interviews. Please indicate any periods you are unavailable.

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