Senior Manager - Safeguarding​/MASH; Adult Social Care

• Employer: Wirral Metropolitan Borough Council
• Location: Wirral, Mallory, 2 Alice Ker Square, Hybrid Working
• Contract: Temporary
• Working Pattern: Flexible Hours/Full Time
• Hours: 36 hours.
• Closing Date: 09/08/2026 at 23:59
• Reference: AH&SC/26/341749

Wirral Council is a place where you can genuinely make a difference, guided by strong organisational values that shape everything we do. Our values - ambitious, professional, resident‑focused and accountable, act as our organisational DNA, influencing how we work, lead and support one another every day. We take pride in delivering great services, acting with integrity, building positive relationships, and always putting residents first, creating a supportive and inclusive culture where everyone can be the best we can be.

With our beautiful surroundings, ambitious future plans, and a commitment to empowering staff to #Be The Difference , Wirral Council offers an inspiring environment to grow your career and make a lasting impact.

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Senior Manager to lead our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) and local safeguarding arrangements .

You will provide strategic and operational leadership ensuring effective safeguarding, timely decision-making, and high-quality service delivery. This will include the MASH, multiagency risk management meetings and requirements to manage People in a Position of Trust.

This is a pivotal leadership role where you will oversee complex safeguarding activity, manage risk effectively and ensure statutory responsibilities are consistently met. You will drive continuous improvement, embed best practice and lead on performance, ensuring the service delivers positive outcomes for adults king closely with partner agencies, you will play a key role in strengthening multi agency safeguarding arrangements and practice across the partnership.

The successful candidate will be a qualified social worker . They will be a confident and inspiring leader with substantial experience in safeguarding and social care management. You will demonstrate strong decision-making skills, the ability to manage complex and high‑risk situations, and experience of leading and developing high‑performing teams. Excellent communication and partnership working skills are essential, along with a commitment to delivering person‑centred, outcome‑focused services.

Eligibility to work in the UK will be verified in the final stages of the selection process.

All candidates must either already have a right to work in the UK before commencing employment or meet the Home Office criteria for Visa sponsorship.

Candidates who require sponsorship should evaluate the Home Office eligibilitycriteria for a Skilled Worker visa before applying.

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If you're already a Wirral Council employee, and as part of our Talent Strategy, we're committed to strengthening opportunities for our people to learn, grow, progress and thrive. For many of you, this may be preparing and applying for your next role with us, and we're passionate about ensuring you feel supported throughout your internal recruitment experience. Please get in touch if you want to know more about some of the ways in which we could support you by emailing

If you are a Wirral resident, are unemployed or out of work, and require help with your application, please contact Involve Northwest’s employment and skills team on  or contact  or .

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