OXFORDSHIRE's adult social care boss is stepping up to become the president of a national organisation.
Stephen Chandler, the director of adult social care at Oxfordshire Council Council will sit as the president of national social care charity, the Association of Directors of Adult Social Services (ADASS).
The position, which is held for one year, heads up the charity’s board of trustees, which in turn represents current and former directors of adult social services, and other senior staff across England.
Mr Chandler was handed the baton from James Bullion, director of adult social care at Norfolk County Council, on April 28.
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In his inaugural speech, Stephen said: “For me it is a great privilege to become ADASS president, and one I look forward to with equal fear and excitement.”
Yvonne Rees, Oxfordshire County Council’s chief executive, said his appointment was 'an amazing achievement for both Stephen and our council'.
It is understood Mr Chandler will remain in post in Oxfordshire while serving in the role, with financial support available from ADASS to make sure business as usual continues.
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