Service Director - Adult Social Care Operations

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, empower residents to live fulfilling lives for longer.

• 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

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.

• 31‑33 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• 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‑week exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, cycle‑to‑work scheme and many more.

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

Send your up‑to‑date CV (including contact details) and a supporting statement outlining how you meet the essential criteria to senior
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For an informal discussion:
Contact Rachel Bowes at or .

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