Telford & Wrekin Safeguarding Adult Board - Independent Chair

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 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.

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 at24 days, rising to32 dayswith service, plus8 bank holidays and anextra concessionary dayto 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.

Please note:

We do not hold a sponsorship licence for visas.

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Job Description