Director of Social Care

SCiA is a values-driven socialcare organisation delivering high-quality, person-centred support across

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Hampshire. As we continue to strengthen and grow our services, we are seekingan outstanding Director of Social Care to join our Executive LeadershipTeam.
This is a senior, executive-levelrole with overall accountability for the quality, safety, performance andsustainability of all regulated care services. Acting as CQC NominatedIndividual, you will provide visible regulatory leadership while shapingstrategy, driving continuous improvement and supporting future growth.
About The Role
As Director of Social Care, youwill:

• Provide executive leadership across all regulated
  care operations
• Act as the organisations CQC Nominated
  Individual, holding statutory accountability
• Lead and support Registered Managers to deliver
  consistently high-quality services
• Drive operational performance, quality assurance,
  safeguarding and compliance
• Work collaboratively with local authority
  commissioners, NHS and ICB partners
• Contribute to organisational strategy, business
  planning and service development
• Champion a values-led, inclusive and high-performing
  workplace culture

This role offers significant influence at board and system level and the opportunity to shape care delivery across multiple services and communities.
What Were Looking For
You will be an experienced senior social care leader with:

• Substantial leadership experience within regulated
  social care services
• Previous experience as a Registered Manager
  and/or CQC Nominated Individual
• A demonstrable track record of achieving Good or
  Outstanding CQC outcomes
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, regulation and
  statutory compliance
• Experience leading multi-site or multi-service care
  operations
• Confidence working with commissioners, NHS partners
  and external stakeholders
• Excellent leadership, communication and decision-making
  skills
• A values base aligned with person-centred,
  accountable and compassionate care

Essential Qualifications and Requirements

• Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social
  Care (or equivalent)
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport
• Right to work in the UK
• Enhanced DBS and CQC Fit and Proper Persons
  assessment

What We Offer

• Competitive executive-level salary (£60,000 £70,000)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Birthday day off
• Pension scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• Investment in leadership development andprofessional learning
• The opportunity to make a meaningful impact withina values-led organisation

Equality, Diversity & InclusionSCiA is committed to equality,diversity and inclusion and to creating a workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all sections of thecommunity and particularly encourage applications from candidates under-representedin senior leadership roles. xwzovoh
How to Apply
Please apply with your CV and asupporting statement outlining how your experience and values align with thisrole.
Closing Date: Friday 8 May
Interviews: Week Commencing 18 May