53 Social Care Jobs in East Midlands

About the Role

We are looking for an exceptional person to join us as Community Opportunities Area Manager. This senior role will head the development and delivery of innovative, community-based services for people with disabilities. You will help shape the Community Opportunities Strategy, driving a modern, prevention-focused model that supports independence and meaningful outcomes. You will lead teams who deliver Day Opportunities, Inclusive Employment Job Coaching and wider community services for people with a disability. You will create welcoming spaces that promote wellbeing and connection.

Please note that this is a fixed term 18 month contract.

As a senior leader, you will:

• Lead and transform services
• Drive independence and opportunity for people with disabilities
• Develop and lead high-performing teams

What we are looking for

• Leadership experience in adult social care or a related sector
• Experience of supporting people with autism, learning disabilities and Long term health conditions
• A passion for strengths-based, person-led approaches
• A strong track record of service delivery and innovation
• Experience managing large teams & budgets
• Deep knowledge of Care Act duties, safeguarding, CQC standards and equality legislation
• Strong partnership, Collaboration and co-production experience
• Excellent communication, influencing and strategic thinking skills

Why Join Us?

• Shape services that enable independence and reduce inequalities
• Work in a forward-thinking, collaborative directorate
• Play a key role in developing community-led, preventative support

Location: Flexible working, with some county wide travel and home working. You must have the ability to travel across the county in order to meet the needs of the service.

This role can be undertaken as a secondment. Please ensure your line manager is aware if you are applying for this role as a secondment opportunity.

For an informal conversation contact Theo Jarratt on Theo.jarratt@lincolnshire.gov.uk or Michelle Williams on Michelle.williams@lincolnshire.gov.uk

Closing date 30/07/26.

Interviews week commencing 10/08/26 - interviews in person and in Lincolnshire.

At Lincolnshire County Council, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do. That’s why we offer a rewarding package designed to support your work–life balance, health and wellbeing, financial security, and career growth. Find out more about our offer to you here.

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.