Group Director for Social Care & Wellbeing
Help forge our future to achieve our ambition
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.
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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.
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Ensure care, protection, and support for the most vulnerable.
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Oversee major improvement programmes and lead high-performing teams.
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Maintain grip on statutory duties, financial sustainability, and assurance.
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Champion ethical leadership, innovation, and data-informed decision-making across:-
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Adult Social Care (DASS)
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Children and Young People (DCS)
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Public Health (DPH)
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Transformation and integration across the health and care system
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Council-wide Improvement Programme and new operating model
We are looking for:
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Deliver strategic transformation with measurable outcomes.
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Ensure outstanding service quality and safeguarding.
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Build and inspire high-performing, multidisciplinary teams.
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Develop collaborative, strategic partnerships.
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Drive financial sustainability, innovation, and technology-enabled modernisation.
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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:
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Applications close: Thursday 12 June 2025
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to assessment centres and to attend final interviews. Please indicate any periods you are unavailable.