Job Description

Director - Ageing Well (DASS )- Romford - Permanent - 135,420-154,809pa

Lead the Future of Adult Social Care in Havering

We're seeking an exceptional leader to shape and deliver our vision for Ageing Well services. As the statutory Director of Adult Social Services (DASS), you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standards of care and safeguarding for older adults across Havering. This is your opportunity to influence strategy, drive transformation, and make a lasting impact on the lives of our residents.

About the Role

As Director - Ageing Well, you'll lead a diverse portfolio of services, including integrated health and social care, safeguarding, and commissioning. You'll work closely with partners across health, housing, and the voluntary sector to deliver innovative, person-centred solutions that promote independence and wellbeing.


Reporting to the Strategic Director, People, you'll be a key member of the senior leadership team, ensuring compliance with statutory duties and shaping policy in line with national and local priorities.

Key Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for all Ageing Well services, ensuring alignment with council priorities and statutory requirements Act as the statutory Director of Adult Social Services, overseeing safeguarding and quality assurance across Adult Social Care Drive transformation of older people's services, including hospital discharge pathways and integrated care models Lead policy development and implementation in line with the Care Act 2014, safeguarding legislation, and CQC standards Manage complex budgets and resources, ensuring value for money and sustainable service delivery Build strong partnerships with health, housing, and voluntary sector organisations to deliver joined-up services Champion innovation, inclusion, and continuous improvement across all areas of responsibility

What You'll Bring

Proven leadership at a senior level within Adult Social Care or a related field In-depth knowledge of legislation, policy, and best practice in social care and safeguarding Experience managing large-scale services and multi-million-pound budgets Strong strategic thinking, influencing, and partnership-building skills Registration with Social Work England and a commitment to professional excellence

Why Choose Havering?

Excellent Local Government Pension Scheme Flexible Working Options, including hybrid arrangements Generous Annual Leave with the option to buy additional days Professional Development with minimum 10 days of learning annually Health & Wellbeing Support including mental health resources Inclusive Culture, guided by our ICARE values: Integrity, Creativity, Ambition, Respect, Everyone
We're a council that embraces change, encourages fresh ideas, and supports career progression. If you're ready to lead transformative change and deliver outstanding services for our residents, we want to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact

Barbara.Nicholls@havering.gov.uk

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 18/01/2026

, however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.


You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed.


Should you require any help or advice with your online application, please contact the Recruitment Helpdesk on 01708 432770.

Additional Information

We want everyone to choose Havering. When you apply for a job with us, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. Our residents and service users come from all walks of life, and so do our employees. Find out what it means to Choose Havering .


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*About Us

With its excellent transport links into central London, extensive town centre regeneration and the highest concentration of green space anywhere in London, Havering has a unique offer as a place to live, work and visit. By making the most of its position and opportunities, Havering is becoming a hub for start-ups and expanding businesses, as well as construction, logistics, engineering and manufacturing industries.
Find out why you should work for Havering Council .