You won't see many job adverts nowadays that aren't about innovation, change, transformation but in Calderdale this isn't just management speak for 'do it a bit different' – we mean revolution! At Calderdale Council we have the drive, imagination and the commitment to make change happen. Have you?

Our ambition is to turn traditional approaches to adult social care upside down, give residents more power and control and create a truly new style of care for those who need it. Do you want to join us in making sure this happens?

We want two new colleagues to help drive this forward. If you can commit to the Calderdale vision, are energetic and creative and have proven senior management experience and understanding of adult social care, read on . . .

Head of Safeguarding and Quality – £82,000 -£88,000 (Ref: HN7338)

You will lead on creating cultural change across our care sector, actively working with partners, providers and stakeholders to deliver real improvement and secure positive results. You will ensure the development of quality services and safe outcomes, including robust contract compliance by service providers.

Head of Partnerships and Personalisation – £82,000 -£88,000 (Ref: HN7337)

You will transform our relationship with service users and partners, You will lead on the implementation of personalisation, including wider take-up of direct payments, and will create vibrant markets with a range of providers meeting the housing support, well being and social care needs of service users.

You will also lead on the development of partnerships, including working closely with NHS partners, and you will be involved in commissioning housing support services.

For both posts, you will be qualified to degree or equivalent level with a proven record of mobilising cross-functional support and evidence of leading large scale change. Your strong communication and project management skills will be supported by knowledge of Elected Members' requirements and responsibilities. You will also be highly skilled in leading teams, building partnerships and solving problems.

If you think you have the drive, expertise and ability to contribute to our senior management team, then we would like to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion please call Rashpal Kaur Singh on +44 (0)20 7333 8197 or Jan O'Brien on +44 (0)20 7333 1443 quoting the relevant reference number. Closing date: 18th June 2013 (midnight). Harvey Nash is a global executive search consultancy.

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