Overview

Head of Service: Hub, Early Intervention and Prevention, Adult Community Team — Bracknell Forest Council. This is a full-time, permanent leadership role responsible for guiding multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality adult social care services and to support the council’s improvement and operating model.

Responsibilities

• Work in a senior leadership capacity with the People Directorate to lead and manage a multi-disciplinary team of health and social care practitioners.
• Deliver social care and Care Quality Commission-regulated reablement services for older people and adults with long-term conditions, and lead adult social care teams through assurance processes and continuous improvement.
• Support the Assistant Director of Adult Social Care Operations in formulating the strategic direction, priorities and plans for the service in line with service and corporate responsibilities.

About the Team / Service

Our Adult Social Care service is composed of professional, multidisciplinary teams with a can-do, no-wrong-door ethos. We work closely with health, housing and other key partners to coordinate holistic support and regular multidisciplinary forums to ensure accessible health and social care services.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the option to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
• Hybrid working opportunities to support wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Paid employee volunteering scheme.
• Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).
• Reimbursement of one annual professional subscription/registration.
• Recognition of continuous NHS/UKHSA service when calculating some benefits (Terms and Conditions apply).
• Career development through training opportunities.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) for health and wellbeing.
• Inclusive and social working environment with staff networks and a sports and social club.

Requirements / Qualifications

Essential skills include effective budget management and performance data analysis, experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams, and collaboration with partners across health and social care. You will model the council’s values: Inclusive, Ambitious, Always Learning. Experience in leading on CQC improvement plans and embedding the Target Operating Model is important.

Interview and Application Process

Interviews will be held on 8th and 9th October 2025, in person. As part of the process, you will be required to give a 15-minute presentation to the interview panel. Interviews may be closed early if suitable candidates are identified. AI usage is prohibited during the interview.

For an informal discussion or questions, contact Tony Dwyer, Assistant Director: Adult Social Care Operations, 01344 352787. Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience within the current Social Care System and Framework. DBS check will be part of pre-employment checks. We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. Equality and reasonable adjustments information available on request.

How to Apply

Please apply online via the link provided. Include a personal statement with your CV detailing why you are applying for this vacancy. Closing date: 28/09/2025 at 23:59. Reference: People/25/321506.

Location: Time Square, Bracknell. Salary: £68,505 - £74,122 inclusive of London Weighting. Contract: Permanent. Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time. Hours: 37 hours per week. DBS Check: Enhanced.

Employer: Bracknell Forest Council.