Director Adult Social Care

Vibrant schools. Excellent transport links. A community full of spirit. Breath taking countryside. A thriving economy. And one of the lowest crime rates in the country. Wiltshire offers all this and more – and we want you to experience it all.

Wiltshire is a place people are proud to call home. As England’s fourth-largest unitary council, we are blessed with stunning landscapes, rich heritage, and charming towns and villages. We have around half a million residents, including 30,000 military personnel, who mainly live in our rural and urban towns, with Salisbury being our thriving major city. Our county is home to two world-renowned heritage sites, Stonehenge and Avebury, and boasts half of its land as an ‘Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.’

Find out more about life in Wiltshire.

About Wiltshire

We have developed a welcoming and ambitious culture where talented people can develop and thrive. We’re a hardworking, high-performing team, focusing on what is best for Wiltshire. Together we work closely with our residents to build better communities, bringing new ideas to life. Our shared mission helps us make a real difference – and that’s a feeling like no other.

Ready to make an impact in our county and for thousands of residents? Join us and Love Where You Work.

Our mission is to:

Ensure Wiltshire’s people live full, healthy, and enriched lives
Create beautiful communities that are exciting places to live
Generate a thriving economy, supported by a skilled workforce
To take the lead in mitigating the climate challenges ahead

Our guiding themes:

Prevention and early intervention
Working together
Understanding communities
Improving social mobility
Tackling inequality

About Adult Social Care

Our vision is to support people to live good lives in thriving communities, and Adult Social Care plays a key role in making this happen.

We have strong partnerships across health, care, and voluntary and community organisations, working together to ensure people get the right support when they need it.

We’re also driving major improvements, shaped by the voices of local people. Our Pioneers, a group of residents with lived experience, are co-producing new ways to help people stay independent and achieve their goals.

Together, we’re building a more connected, person-centred system that empowers people to live fulfilling lives in strong, supportive communities.

About the role

Hear from Emma Legg, Corporate Director – Care and Wellbeing (DASS), as she describes the role of Director – Adult Social Care and the type of candidate she is looking for.

Key dates
Applications open: Monday 28 April
Applications close: Monday 27 May
Shortlisting: Friday 30 May
Interviews: Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 June

Supporting documents
Business Plan 2022-2032
Workforce Strategy
CQC Inspection Report
Adults Workforce Strategy
ASC Structure Chart
Director Adult Social Care role description

The recruitment process.

All applications must be submitted online, including the supporting statement.

For more details or an informal discussion with Sarah Fraser, Senior Executive Recruitment Consultant or Emma Legg, Corporate Director Care and Wellbeing, please contact: [email protected] or call 01225 713164.

How to apply

To apply, click the ‘Apply’ button below and complete the form. Please upload your CV and a Supporting Statement (maximum four A4 pages each).

Your CV should include contact details for two referees, one must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be contacted if you reach the final stages and only with your permission.

In your supporting statement, tell us why you’re interested in this role and share examples of your experience that show how you meet the person specification.

Disability Confident
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you meet the essential criteria and want to be considered under this scheme, you will automatically be invited to an interview. If you need any adjustments during the process, please get in touch.