Head of PtI Inhouse Provision & Localities - Ref: SS01525 bei Economy Environment and Communities ! RS
Economy Environment and Communities ! RS · Walsall, Vereinigtes Königreich · Onsite
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Head of Service – Pathway to Independence, In-house Provision and Localities
Location: Civic Centre, Walsall
Salary: Grade: SMG1 - Up to £92,483
Closing date: 17th October
About the Role
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.
About You
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.
Why Walsall?
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.
For More Information
Interested in learning more? For an informal chat about the role, reach out to Jennie Pugh ([email protected])- Director of Adult Social Care.
View Job Description and Employee Specification
Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.
We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time.
This 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.
Legislation imposes restrictions on political activity for certain local government employees. This position is designated as a politically restricted (sensitive) post as set out in Part 1 the Local Government & Housing Act 1989 and the Local Government (Political Restrictions) Regulations 1990 (LGO(PR)R 1990) [SI 851] and S.30 of the Local Democracy Economic Development and Construction Act 2009.
