Asst Head of ASC Reablement

This is a Gloucestershire County Council job.
 

• Job Title:                           Assistant Head of Reablement Services 
• Job Location:                     Shire Hall 
• Salary:                              £53,937 - £57,844 per annum 
• Hours per Week:                37.00 
• Contract Type:                   Fixed Term 
• Contract Duration:             12 months
• Closing Date:                    12/01/2026 
• Job Requisition Number:    13292 
• This post is not open to job share

Join Gloucestershire County Council and help shape the future of Adult Social Care !

Are you ready to make a real difference? We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Head of Reablement Services to join our Adult Social Care Senior Leadership Team.

This pivotal role will provide strategic and operational leadership to ensure our Reablement Services deliver excellent outcomes for the residents of Gloucestershire.

Working alongside the Head of Service and Head of Commissioning, you will play a key role in shaping the future of reablement, driving innovation, and ensuring services are flexible, responsive, and focused on maximising independence for vulnerable adults.

The post is offered as a 12-month fixed term contract 

About the role

As Assistant Head of Reablement Services, you will:

• Support the Head of Service and Head of Commissioning in the strategic direction and operational management of Reablement Services.
• Provide direct operational authority over key registered services and Registered Managers.
• Lead business development and organisational change, ensuring services adapt to legislative and system changes.
• Ensure high standards of practice and compliance with professional regulation.
• Deliver strong financial management, monitoring budgets and achieving value for money.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement, workforce development, and innovation.
• Provide advice and guidance on adult social care policy and practice, implementing strengths-based approaches.
• Work collaboratively with partners and commissioners to deliver integrated services and improved outcomes.
• Offer advice and support to elected members, ensuring clear communication of council objectives.

This role involves flexibility, occasional out-of-hours work, travel across the county, and participation in the Council’s Emergency Welfare Team cover.

About you

We are looking for a dynamic leader with:

• Proven experience in leading and developing adult social care services.
• A track record of delivering major projects and achieving performance improvements.
• Strong financial management skills and experience of managing significant budgets.
• In-depth knowledge of adult social care legislation and policy frameworks.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Political awareness and experience of working in a political environment.
• Ability to lead high-performing teams and foster a culture of learning and development.
• Professional qualification in a relevant field (degree or equivalent) and evidence of ongoing professional development.

About us

Our people do all they can to make the difference to local communities in Gloucestershire. And that is exactly what we aim to do for our people! Here are some of the ways we aim to achieve this:

• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Regular formal and informal support
• Safe, supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
• Access to training and development and leadership conferences, enabling you to develop your skills
• Staff discount scheme that offers access to great savings including discounts with major supermarket chains and high street retailers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential, counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone.
• GCC's Cycle to Work Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) network and the Young Employees Network.

Read about our values – they are at the heart of everything we do and how we treat each other. They provide essential guiding principles about the way that we work and set the tone for our culture, and identify what we, as an organisation, care about.

If you hold the same behaviours and approach, then we want to hear from you! In exchange, we will provide you with full training and support to help you succeed in your role.

We’re closer than you think

We are an easy commute from many locations, view our commuting times map to see what we mean. However, we understand that commuting isn’t for everyone, so if you are in the process of relocating, why not email us to discuss opportunities further.

Applying

To start your journey with us, click ‘Apply’ today!

Please write your application with consideration for the criteria in the Job Description. This should include examples of why you should be considered and the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post.   

If you want to learn more about the role, please email ASCrecruitment@gloucestershire.gov.uk to arrange an informal discussion with Brenda Yearwood (Head of Head of ASC Commissioning)

The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. 

Additional Information

To access the Job Profile for this role, please follow the link below:

Assistant Head of Reablement Services - Job Profile

This Position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.  

Gloucestershire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people or vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early due to the volume of applications received and / or due to the needs of the service. The advert will be open for a minimum of 7 calendar days. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to submit your application as early as possible.

We want to be an employer of choice, attracting and retaining excellent people to work for us, so that we can best serve all of Gloucestershire’s diverse communities.  Our promise to you is that we will provide an inclusive and supportive working environment that enables you to bring your whole self to work and realise your full potential.

It is a legal requirement, under the Immigration Act 2016, that anyone appointed to a ‘customer facing role’ must be able to demonstrate an ability to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in fluent English.

Hybrid working arrangements are available for the majority of our roles, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice, with a mix of both remote and office working.