Telford & Wrekin Safeguarding Adult Board - Independent Chair

Telford and Wrekin Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in England is seeking a passionate and committed individual for the role of Chair of the Safeguarding Adult Board. The position involves providing strong leadership, ensuring effective collaboration among partner agencies, and safeguarding vulnerable adults. This part-time role requires experience in negotiation, partnership building, and understanding relevant regulations. The council offers competitive salaries, flexible working options, and a comprehensive leave package.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Flexible working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff discounts

Free parking

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and strategic vision.
• Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
• Experience in building and maintaining productive partnerships.
• Ability to analyze complex information.
• Thorough understanding of relevant regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership and strategic vision.
• Demonstrate effective collaboration among partner agencies.
• Ensure safeguarding of vulnerable adults.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation skills

Influencing skills

Partnership building

Analytical skills

Understanding of regulations

Job description

Introduction

Telford & Wrekin Safeguarding Adult Board is seeking applications from individuals whose passion, vision, and steadfast commitment to safeguarding society's most vulnerable not only reflects our own values but also serves to challenge them.

Telford & Wrekin Safeguarding Adult Board is seeking applications from individuals whose passion, vision, and steadfast commitment to safeguarding society's most vulnerable not only reflects our own values but also serves to challenge them.

The Chair will:

• Provide strong leadership, strategic vision
• Demonstrate excellent negotiation and influencing skills
• Demonstrate experience in building and maintaining productive partnerships
• Analyse complex information and provide robust scrutiny and challenge
• Have detailed understanding of relevant regulations
• Have the ability to ensure all partner agencies on the Board collaborate effectively to safeguard adults, promote their welfare and improve outcomes

The role is for 25 days per year.

Please click on the links below to view the job description and person specification.

A CV template is available if you do not already have a CV.

We believe great services start with great people - and that means building a workforce that reflects our community. At Telford & Wrekin Council, everyone belongs, and every voice matters.

What we offer:

• We offer competitive salaries and a fantastic leave package - starting at 24 days, rising to 32 days with service, plus 8 bank holidays and an extra concessionary day to enjoy.
• Flexible working & career progression
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Staff discounts & salary sacrifice perks
• Free parking & confidential wellbeing support
• Hybrid working model - whether you're in the office or working from home, we support a balance that fits your personal and family commitments.

Find out further information about working at Telford & Wrekin Council including our full list of benefits.

Roles involving children or vulnerable adults will require a criminal records check. It's an offence to apply if you're barred from working with these groups.

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