Assistant Director - Disability, Neurodiversity and Transitions

Overview

Assistant Director - Disability, Neurodiversity and Transitions

Details

• Reference: SCC/TP/287909/3913
• Positions: 1
• Category: Executive Senior Management
• Contract type: Secondment
• Working hours: 36 hours per week
• Posted on: 24 September 2025
• Location: Woodhatch Place, 11 Cockshot Hill, Reigate, RH2 8EF

We are committed to the development of our workforce. This position is only available to applicants who already work for Surrey County Council. We thank you for your interest in our roles and would encourage you to review our vacancies which are open to all.

The starting salary for this role is £90,363 per annum, working 36 hours per week.

This role is offered as a 6-month secondment opportunity with the possibility of an extension.

Are you passionate about making a difference for adults with disabilities and neurodiversity? Do you have the vision and leadership to drive transformation and deliver outstanding outcomes for Surrey's residents?

We are seeking an exceptional leader to become our Assistant Director - Disability, Neurodiversity and Transitions. This is a pivotal role, leading specialist teams to provide dedicated support for individuals with disabilities and neurodiversity and overseeing county-wide transitions services to ensure young people and their families experience the highest quality outcomes.

You will lead the Supported Independent Living services, promote a compelling case for raising professional expectations and work collaboratively across the Council and with partners to deliver great services for residents.

About Us

The Adults, Wellbeing & Health Partnerships directorate is on a significant and ambitious transformation programme, with a focus on driving collaboration between the Council and Health in order to deliver our joint accountabilities to improve care and wellbeing outcomes to Surrey's adult population. A key focus is on independence, prevention and early intervention strategies, tackling inequalities and improving access to services to ensure that no-one is left behind.

You'll be part of a forward-thinking leadership team, shaping the future of services for our residents. We offer a supportive and inclusive working environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a real difference.

About the Role

As the Assistant Director, you will lead and manage the Disability, Neurodiversity and Transition Teams, including Supported Independent Living and in-house services. You will be responsible for delivering assessments and interventions that promote independence and improve outcomes for individuals and their families or carers.

A key part of the role is to drive transformation from traditional institutional care to community-based services that reflect people's aspirations for ordinary lives and your role will be to work with commissioning colleagues to ensure services promote independence and build community capacity, ensuring access to universal services and employment.

Collaboration is central to the role, as you will work closely with colleagues in the Children, Families, and Lifelong Learning Directorate, as well as the NHS and other Health partners. Efficient management of budgets and resources is essential, ensuring quality, compliance and value for money. Finally, you will champion equality, diversity and inclusion, providing leadership on equality issues throughout the service.

The contractual base for this role is the Council's headquarters at Woodhatch Place in Reigate, however travel around the County for meetings and visiting teams is required. Agile working is supported, meaning you can work however, whenever, and wherever suits you best around requirements to physically attend a Surrey location.

Shortlisting Criteria

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours :

• A degree-level or equivalent qualification, with management experience in a complex business environment.
• Membership of an appropriate professional body or evidence of continuing professional development.
• Extensive professional knowledge of social care and health service provision for adults, including the impacts of disability or autism.
• A complete understanding of the statutory framework for health and social care, relevant legislation, best practice and research.
• Proven ability to lead transformational change, manage budgets and deliver high-quality services.
• Excellent communication, analytical and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate and develop teams.

If you are ready to take the next step in your leadership career and share our ambition for excellence in adult social care, we would love to hear from you.

Before submitting your application, we recommend you read the job description document attached to the advert.

An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.

Contact Us

Please contact us for any questions relating to role requirements, flexible working requests, transferable skills, or barriers to employment.

For an informal discussion please contact Liz Uliasz by email or on MS Teams.

Key Dates

• The job advert closes at 23:59 on 08/10/2025.
• Shortlisting is planned for the week commencing
• Subject to confirmation, the interviews will be held in-person at Woodhatch Place, Reigate towards the end of the week commencing 13/10/2025.

Local Government Reorganisation

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to new unitary councils in April 2027. Your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of these new councils, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents!

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum criteria, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.