Joint Assistant Director Integrated Community Support

Overview

In this new role you drive the design and development of a cohesive integrated support offer for people and families facing complex challenges. You lead place-based, preventative work and edge-of-acute activities, aligning two sovereign councils around shared ambitions. You will build high-performing, cross-boundary teams and influence collaboration to deliver lasting improvements in wellbeing. This opportunity appeals to those who want to shape place-based public services and tackle inequality at scale.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop the integrated support offer, with a focus on targeted prevention and edge-of-acute activities
• Oversee the design of additional prevention work across the Council
• Build and lead high-performing teams that operate across operational boundaries
• Influence collaboration and lead consistent high performance in an enlightened environment
• Work across two councils to implement place-based approaches addressing complex social, economic and environmental factors
• Support individuals and families to build resilience and achieve sustainable outcomes

Key requirements

• Experience building high-performing teams across operational boundaries
• Track record of improving place-based services and making a lasting difference
• Nuanced understanding of wellbeing factors (e.g., financial issues, homelessness, family breakdown, community safety, chronic health conditions)
• Ability to influence, collaborate, and lead effectively in a complex public sector setting

• influencing
• collaboration
• leadership
• applied empathy
• communication across multiple stakeholders

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