Assistant Director of Quality, Resources, Transformation and Integration

Since our creation on 1 April 2023 we have worked hard to create the culture, systems, processes and strong partnerships that we need to deliver on our vision -

'People living in a place they call home with the people and things that they love, in communities where they look out for one another, doing the things that matter to them'.

Our social care agenda is built on strong foundations and principles of promoting the independence and wellbeing of people with social care needs, alongside upholding human rights, building relationships, and developing strengths.

We are proud of our workforce and their commitment, creativity, and resilience.

We are ambitious about our practice and want people to feel valued, be heard, and see their wishes and hopes reflected in the support we provide.

We know that there are areas we need to work on, and we are committed to creating a culture that enables reflection, positive risk-taking, and person-centred outcomes. Our co-production work continues to challenge us to re-think approaches and amplify thevoices of lived experience.

I look forward to working together on our journey of continued improvement enriching the experience and lives of the people we support - putting independence and wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.

Cath Whalley
Director of Adult Social Care

Our exciting opportunity: Assistant Director of Quality, Resources, Transformation and Integration (Adult Social Care)

Salary: £98,453 to £109,400
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contact: Permanent

Reporting directly to our statutory Director of Adult Social Services (DASS), you will be part of an ambitious Senior Leadership Team committed to developing an innovative and inclusive new Council. In this role, you will lead the function of Adult Social Care Quality, Resources, Transformation and Integration, translating the Council’s strategy and corporate plan into a specific strategy for quality improvements across Adult Social Care Operations and Care Services enabling our residents and communities to thrive.

You will work with system transformation leaders, including the NHS, to identify shared priorities and develop strategic plans that will drive integration, reduce duplication and make best use of all available resources to address system pressures and improve outcomes for patients and residents. You will be a key member of the Adult Social Care (ASC) Directorate Management Team and will be the lead for major change programmes, quality improvement, transformation and integration across the ASC workforce.

As a highly credible and skilled professional, you will have proven ability to bring innovation and best practice, and the energy to motivate individuals and teams through the change process. Additionally, you will have a strong track record in delivering excellent services for adults that need additional support and supporting a flexible, agile, empowering, and successful directorate that is key to the Council’s overall success. You will have demonstrable continuing professional development and will bring a strong understanding of the national policy context for adult social care, health and care.

We have a unique opportunity to be bold, creative and do things differently, whilst building on our strong foundations. With support from Members, our senior leadership teams will transform our services and put residents right at the heart, helping our communities to thrive and flourish. This is a truly exceptional opportunity to shape our future and yours.

If you would like an informal conversation about this exciting role, please contact Cath Whalley (cath.whalley@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk).

Closing date for applications: 20th August 2025

For more information about the role, please view the below attachment.

Role profile

Our benefits

We are a caring council. We are dedicated to supporting your health and wellbeing while you are working for us. We have a variety of fantastic benefits that ensure you can achieve a healthy work-life balance.

If you want to find out more about our benefits and working for Westmorland and Furness, please visit the link below.

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How to apply

Our approach to recruitment

Thank you for your interest in joining Westmorland and Furness Council. We are committed to building a diverse and skilled workforce that reflects the character of our community.

We believe in treating all applicants fairly and without bias. Our recruitment process is designed to be open, inclusive, and supportive, ensuring that you feel valued and able to demonstrate your strengths. We aim to make the process as transparent and equitable as possible for everyone.

For more information, please visit Working with us | Careers.

Equality, diversity, and inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

Safer recruitment & DBS

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and workers to share this commitment.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an Enhanced DBS check with a Adults Barred List check.

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Adults. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with Adults.

Submit your CV & supporting statement

To apply, please fill out the Job Application Details Form, and email it to us along with your CV and a supporting statement to lauren.carradus2@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk. Once we have received your application, we will send you a confirmation email.

If you would like an informal conversation about this exciting role, please contact Cath Whalley (cath.whalley@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk).

Closing date for applications: 20th August 2025

Technical interviews: 4th September 2025

Final interviews: 19th September 2025

Our journey

Our ambition for Adult Social Care centres around our Promoting Independence and Wellbeing Programme. The programme is working towards twelve pillars of improvement, which include some fundamental improvements in data and case recording, performance management, quality and practice. We also have work underway to deliver workforce development which will improve our recruitment and retention of our staff, and pursue collaboration with our health partners and care providers.

Building on these fundamentals is the improvement of our in-house and commissioned services through enhanced design and delivery, driven by co-production and informed by our data. We must ensure that our change aligns with Westmorland and Furness Council's ambitions to build strong communities that support each other and enables us to prevent, reduce and delay people’s path to social care.

Our area

By area, Westmorland and Furness is the third largest unitary local authority area in England and the most sparsely populated. It is home to some of the country’s most stunning landscapes and its most hi-tech businesses. On our coast is Barrow-in-Furness, a busy shipbuilding town and port with cutting edge sub-sea technology industries, while inland South Lakeland and Eden have a rural, land-based economy with a strong visitor and cultural economy.

To see more of Westmorland and Furness, the beautiful area we serve, take a look at this video.