Telford & Wrekin Safeguarding Adult Board - Independent Chair

Telford & Wrekin Council; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England seeks an Independent Chair for the Safeguarding Adult Board. This role involves providing strategic vision and oversight to ensure effective safeguarding practices. The ideal candidate will possess excellent negotiation skills and experience in building partnerships. Responsibilities include leading the Board's operations and ensuring collaboration among partner agencies to enhance adult safeguarding in Telford and Wrekin. The position offers competitive salaries, flexible working, and an extensive leave package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous leave package

Flexible working

Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff discounts

Free parking

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven ability to provide strategic vision in a safeguarding context.
• Extensive experience in leadership roles within safeguarding frameworks.
• Capacity to ensure effective operation of institutional duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Telford & Wrekin Safeguarding Adult Board.
• Provide scrutiny and challenge to safeguarding arrangements.
• Ensure collaboration among agencies to safeguard adults.

Skills

Negotiation and influencing skills

Building partnerships

Analysing complex information

Understanding relevant regulations

Collaboration among partner agencies

Job description

The Independent Chair provides a statutory function as the Chair of the Telford & Wrekin Safeguarding Adult Board with particular reference to providing independent challenge and scrutiny to local safeguarding arrangements and practice. The post holder will provide strategic vision to the safeguarding adult agenda across Telford and Wrekin and will ensure that the Board operates effectively and discharges its duties in line with statutory guidance and good practice.

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.

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.

• 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.