Job Introduction
About Portsmouth City Council
Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.
We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours.
Job introduction
Following a retirement, Portsmouth City Council is seeking a Deputy Director of Adult Social Care operations to support our residents in Portsmouth to live the lives they want to live.
This exciting and varied role will suit you if you have substantial experience working at a senior leadership level in adult social care and a recognised social work qualification.
Your new role
We will be looking to you to deliver on our strategy and improvement plan (which can be supplied on request) and to lead a broad range of services from learning disabilities to safeguarding; from mental health to long-term support.
This is a challenging but critical role, where you can really make a difference, developing our commitment to supporting residents with care and support needs, and making our city a healthier and happier place.
We have a strong history of working together with our partners to deliver better outcomes for our residents:
- Corporate Plan 2024-2026
- City Vision
In this role you will be a champion of high-quality practice, with a focus on continual improvement. You will be an advocate for partnership and collaborative working, building upon our already strong city-wide relationships. Our committed and caring workforce will give you the platform to drive innovation and transformation and evolve how we support residents through strengths-based practice with a focus on outcomes and learning.
You will have the opportunity to champion and represent the authority in the South-East through regional ADASS networks. You will join a strong and experienced senior leadership team, who care passionately about our residents and empowering our workforce to deliver their best practice.
Who is the person
We are looking for an experienced leader with a recognised social work qualification, who is creative, and who will bring transformation that delivers positive outcomes. Reporting directly to the Director of Adult Social Care, you will be part of an experienced Directorate Leadership Team, leading and managing operational teams. The Deputy Director will create the right culture and environment for the workforce to flourish and ensure operational plans are delivered. You will be a visible leader who gives direction and has an impact.
For full details, please review 'who is the person' on the job profile below attached.
Our recruitment process
Full information about our recruitment process can be found on our support for applicants' page: Support for applicants - Careers portal
Please ensure that you read the job profile for full details on the post. We offer hybrid working with the expectation to attend the office 2 days a week (pro rata for part time) depending on the role and business needs. You will be required to support out of hours cover for the service.
You must demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. If you apply without a detailed personal statement, it is unlikely that you will be successful.
Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early if we have a successful applicant.
If you would like to discuss this role in more detail with the hiring manager, please contact Andy Biddle, Director of Adult Social Care: andy.biddle@portsmouthcc.gov.uk
We are a disability confident employer and Armed Forces Covenant gold standard. More information can be found at Equality, diversity and inclusion - Careers portal
Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruit@portsmouthcc.gov.uk or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616 800.
You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.
Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our career's portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council
Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Please read the relevant DBS privacy notice before submitting any information.
You will need to explain any gaps in your career history within the last 5 years - this is essential for all safeguarding roles.
Interview Dates
Candidates that are successfully shortlisted will be invited to a 3-stage interview process, including both an internal and external stakeholder panel, followed by an interview panel and case study. It is anticipated that interviews will take place w/c 9th and 16th June.
