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Director of Adult Social Services

Employer: Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council; Salary: £101,564 - £112,849; Closing Date 14 September 2011

Employer Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council

Salary £101,564 - £112,849

Closing Date 14 September 2011

Description

Wirral Council is moving forward and determined to get things right. And then some. By listening closely to our residents we're gaining a greater insight into how to develop our services. Marry this with an ambitious agenda for the future and we're on our way to making lasting improvements that will positively impact on the safety and independence of vulnerable adults across Wirral. This is where you come in.

Your high professional standards will transform our performance across the board and give us the direction necessary to deliver outstanding services. Central to your success will be drive, visible leadership and the development of key relationships so that we can offer quality in a way that's more accessible and affordable.

We're looking for someone to make an impact with immediate effect. This calls for a creative approach and an eye for recognising innovative solutions to the challenges ahead. You will need the gravitas, experience and track record to inspire confidence from staff, politicians and the public alike. Above all, you must be committed to putting service users and their families at the heart of our work.

The rewards are considerable. Wirral has a strong sense of place coupled with a lifestyle offering that is truly unique. A genuinely rewarding challenge for the right person. The challenge is unequivocal.

For a confidential discussion about this role please contact Jonathan Swain on 07500 961 727 or Aaron Webster at Penna on 07920 210 941.

Closing date: 14 September 2011.

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