Head of Adult Social Care (mental health and disabilities)

About us

Barnsley’s industrial past has shaped our borough. We’re proud of our rich heritage, and we know our residents are too. We take care of our local environment, and our welcoming people and communities are one of our biggest assets. We’re also home of one of the best markets in South Yorkshire. Everyone can enjoy the borough’s excellent cultural attractions, leisure facilities, and our beautiful outdoor spaces.

Our attractive local offer also makes Barnsley an appealing place to live. Our thriving town centre and principal towns and local village centres are the places to be.

About the role

Now is the time to come and work for our adult services and be part of the transformational change we are making.

We're looking for an exceptional and experienced Head of Service to support our new neighbourhood operating model within Adult Social Care that will oversee the safe and effective delivery of care and support alongside having an extensive proven track record of managing mental health, DOLS and learning disability services.

Find out more 

• about the Head of Adult Social Care (mental health and disabilities) role
• about the Place Health and Adult Social Care Directorate
• about Adult Social Care

What we offer

You would be joining a double award-winning, high-performing Council with a growing economy, a thriving town centre and some truly impressive outcomes in our communities.

We were awarded Council of the Year for 2023 by the Local Government Chronicle (LGC) and The Municipal Journal (MJ) and our excellent adult services was a key part of our win. We’re so proud of what we’ve achieved not just for the council but for our partners and Barnsley.

We’re impressed, are you? It’s the perfect time to join and be part of our excellent team.

Join us and we'll offer you:

• a competitive salary and generous annual leave
• flexible and hybrid working arrangements
• excellent pension scheme and salary sacrifice options (eg cycle to work, home technology)
• parking permit scheme
• opportunities for personal and professional growth
• the chance to make a lasting impact on Barnsley’s communities

Our council is a community, a place where you can grow, where you can make a real difference to people, and contribute to all the great work we do across the borough.

Barnsley’s vision and ambition for 2030

The vision for Barnsley Council is Barnsley - the place of possibilities. This builds on our past which has influenced the fabric of the borough and experiences of many Barnsley residents. It also builds on the borough’s success over recent years.

By 2030 we want everyone to benefit from, and contribute to, making our borough a thriving place of possibilities.

Everyone has an important role in working together to make our ambitions for the borough possible. This in turn will improve the lives of residents. This includes our residents and groups across the private, public, voluntary and community sectors all working together.

Barnsley’s already a great place, and we want to do more. This vision drives our Council Plan, demonstrating our commitment to making it happen. We’ll concentrate on providing services where they’re most needed and will have the most impact. We’ll also help people to do more for each other and their community.

We’re committed to developing skills, talent and creativity among people of all ages. We're also creating exciting prospects and meeting the demands of the future economy. This all makes Barnsley a better place to be.

At the heart of all of this is the proud people of Barnsley. It’s about celebrating and championing what makes our borough special. We want to inspire others and work together to make an even better Barnsley.