Are you ready to make a real impact in Walsall? As our new Head of Service for Pathway to Independence, In-house Provision and Localities, you'll be at the heart of shaping adult social care for our Borough. You'll lead a talented team, work with passionate partners, and help drive positive change for residents.
This is a strategic leadership role where your ideas and energy will help set the direction for our services, ensuring we deliver quality, innovation, and great outcomes for the people who need us most. The post is covered by the Government's Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and vulnerable adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children, young people and vulnerable adults.
Applicants appointed to posts that require an enhanced DBS clearance must declare any periods of time that they have lived, studied or worked abroad and be prepared to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Certificate (OCRC) or a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC) relating to anytime they were overseas.
Responsibilities and Requirements
We're looking for someone who's not just experienced, but genuinely excited about making a difference. We're looking for someone with senior leadership experience in adult social care, who brings energy, vision, and a commitment to continuous improvement. You'll be confident working in a complex, fast-paced environment, with excellent communication and partnership skills. A passion for empowering others and delivering better outcomes for residents is essential.
Walsall Council is a place where ambition meets support. We're proud of our inclusive culture and our commitment to innovation. Here, you'll find a welcoming team and the freedom to bring your ideas to life. If you want to help shape the future of adult social care-and see the difference your work makes every day-this is the place for you.
Benefits
Working arrangements in most jobs are flexible (you may work flexitime, full or part time and job sharing is usually available) and you can expect generous holiday entitlements, a first class pension scheme and plenty of opportunities for training and personal development.
Walsall Council is committed to creating and working to uphold an inclusive environment where every person feels empowered, valued and respected. We strongly encourage applications from individuals across diverse backgrounds, and we work to treat all applicants fairly and without discrimination. We actively promote diversity and equality, ensuring that our services and opportunities are accessible to all members of our community.
Living in Walsall
Part of the Black Country, famous for its enterprising and industrial past, Walsall is reinventing itself to become a progressive modern community. The borough is centred around the major town of Walsall, but also includes five smaller and distinctive district centres (Bloxwich, Aldridge, Willenhall, Darlaston and Brownhills), together with numerous villages.
Walsall Council is committed to Safer Recruitment. To achieve our commitment, we will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce.
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