Head of Safeguarding and Ageing Well - Fixed Term Contract in Wolverhampton

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!

Interviews will take place in person the morning of Friday 13th February 2026. If shortlisted, you will be required to prepare and present a presentation. For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Should you wish to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Sonia Mahay – Head of Safeguarding and Ageing Well (Sonia.Mahay@wolverhampton.gov.uk) or Rachael Murphy – Deputy Director - Adult Social Care (Rachael.Murphy@wolverhampton.gov.uk).

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 an on-site 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.

Diversity: 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. We are a Disability Confident Employer with recognitions including the Stonewall Gold Award and other measures promoting equality. We operate as a Gold Award Armed Forces employer and support care leavers, with a guaranteed interview as long as essential criteria are met. We encourage an inclusive culture where employees can flourish, thrive and be themselves. We have four staff equality forums for employees to join.

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