Overview
Head of Safeguarding and Ageing Well
Salary - £73,604 - £78,051 (Grade 11)
Contract type - 11 month fixed term contract - Full Time.
Are you a visionary leader passionate about improving lives and creating exceptional services for adults in need of care and support?
We are seeking a Head of Safeguarding and Ageing Well (Maternity Cover) to take on a critical leadership role within our Safeguarding and Ageing Well services in the City of Wolverhampton.
In this role, you will drive the strategic and operational development of safeguarding and ageing well services, ensuring they are compliant, person-centred, and of the highest quality. You will work closely with internal and external partners to innovate, transform, and align services with local and national priorities, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
This is a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of adults across Wolverhampton, shaping services to support their independence, wellbeing, and safety. If you\'re ready to take on this exciting challenge, we’d love to hear from you!
Responsibilities
* Lead the strategic and operational development of Safeguarding and Ageing Well services, ensuring the highest standards of provision.
* Determine the strategic direction of the service, anticipating changes, and evaluating risks and opportunities in partnership with health.
* Foster a high-performance culture within the service, ensuring efficiencies, continuous improvement, and value for money in budget management.
* Provide leadership to the workforce, ensuring effective deployment, support, training, and qualification for health and social care priorities.
* Develop and implement service plans, ensuring quality services meet local and national targets, statutory compliance, and continuous engagement with stakeholders.
* Maintain effective working relationships with all partners, ensuring seamless joint working and comprehensive quality assurance systems.
* Be an integral member of the Adult Leadership Team.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check.
Interviews, discussions and contact
Interviews will take place in person the morning of Friday 13 February 2026. Please note that as part of the interview process if shortlisted you will be required to prepare and present a presentation.
Should you wish to discuss this opportunity further, please contact:
Sonia Mahay - Head of Safeguarding and Ageing Well: Sonia.Mahay@wolverhampton.gov.uk
Rachael Murphy - Deputy Director - Adult Social Care: Rachael.Murphy@wolverhampton.gov.uk
For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.
Our working arrangements
All council roles are allocated to either a fixed, field or flexible work style. Some roles are agile which enable and empower employees to maximise their performance and productivity, whilst maintaining a healthy work life balance. Roles with a fixed workstyle work in a fixed permanent council location. Roles with a field workstyle are usually allocated where employees are required to be out working in the community with a minimum requirement for touch down space at any council location. Roles with a flexible workstyle have a flexible base location to meet the needs of the business and employees can work from a mixture of home or any council office, partner/client, or external location, as required to meet service requirements.
Please refer to the Job Description for further information on the workstyle assigned to the role you are applying for.
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Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We want to attract the best applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups because we strongly believe in adding value through diversity, inclusion, and equality. Our employees enable us to deliver services that are accessible, inclusive, and reflective of Wolverhampton residents.
Our status as a Disability Confident Employer showcases our commitment to people with disabilities or health conditions, advocating for their opportunities and potential.
We have received the Stonewall Gold Award, emphasising our dedication to the LGBT+ community by nurturing an inspiring, inclusive, and equal workplace.
As of March 2023, the RACE Code Quality Mark signifies our active engagement with racial equality. These recognitions validate our continuous efforts towards fostering an inclusive work environment that respects and values our diverse employees.
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the essential criteria for the post.
We encourage, inspire and value an inclusive culture here at the council where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join. These help to ensure our employees have a voice, they feel empowered to speak up and where everyone is treated with respect. Learn more about the staff equality forums here.
Recruitment of Ex-Offenders
We are committed to the fair treatment of all our employees, potential employees, or users of our service regardless of offending background. The Council uses the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for any vacancies that require a DBS check to obtain information about applicants to assess their suitability for employment in positions of trust. We do not discriminate unfairly against any individual on the basis of a conviction or any other information revealed as a result of a DBS disclosure.
Employment Information & Support
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Attachment
Attached documents: Job Description and Person Specification
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