Head of Service, Operations & Partnerships

Birmingham - UK

Monthly Salary: £ 66627 - 85845

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Head of Service Operations & Partnerships

Permanent

Grade

Consultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity Review

Working 36.5 hours per week

Birmingham is undergoing a bold and ambitious transformation in Adult Social Care. Were reshaping how we support individuals and families - placing people at the heart of everything we do and building a system that is inclusive responsive and future-ready.

This is an exciting time to join us. Were looking for a dynamic forward-thinking leader to take on the pivotal role of Head of Service for Safeguarding. If youre energised by change motivated by impact and passionate about protecting the rights and wellbeing of vulnerable adults we want to hear from you.

Youll lead the strategic and operational delivery of adult safeguarding services ensuring compliance with statutory duties under the Care Act 2014 Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Human Rights Act 1998. Youll also play a key role in shaping multi-agency partnerships and embedding a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

Were looking for someone whos ready to lead with confidence clarity and compassion. Youll bring:

Proven safeguarding expertise - you understand the complexity and know how to lead through it
Professional credibility - youre a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England
Leadership that delivers - youve led complex services and driven meaningful change
Strategic insight - you know the legislation but you also know how to apply it in real-world practice
Collaborative strength - you build strong partnerships and communicate with impact
A values-driven approach - you champion human rights and ensure the voice of the person is central to everything you do

At Birmingham City Council safeguarding is everyones business. Were committed to protecting vulnerable adults and promoting their wellbeing - and were building a system that reflects that.

Youll join a passionate forward-thinking team with the chance to shape services that make a real difference.

We offer:

A supportive and inclusive working environment
Opportunities for professional growth and career progression
Flexible working arrangements
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme

Please upload an up-to-date CV and Personal Statement via the attachments part of your application. The Personal Statement should outline how you meet the essential criteria for the role through your personal qualities skills and experience and include your motivation for applying to the post. Note the Personal Statement should be no more than 1500 words. Unfortunately we cannot consider any applications without a CV and Personal Statement attached

We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the communities we serve. Our data tells us that for this level of role ethnic minorities are underrepresented and therefore we will use positive action to support us to achieve diverse shortlists. This may mean that recruitment times are a little longer but we think this is worth it to achieve our aim.

Birmingham City Council is an accredited Disability Confident Leader employer andwe arecommitted to employing retaining and developing all of our people.

We want to ensure your recruitment journey with us is a positive and equitable one so please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments additional support accessibility needs or if there is any way in which we can support you through your application.

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We welcome applications from people with caring responsibilities and flexible working options will be considered.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be undertaken.

Proof of Right to work in the UK will be required for all applicants in accordance withUK Home Office requirements before any employment offer can be confirmed.

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DescriptionHead of Service Operations & PartnershipsPermanentGradeConsultation grade - subject to formal evaluation under the Pay Equity ReviewWorking 36.5 hours per weekBirmingham is undergoing a bold and ambitious transformation in Adult Social Care. Were reshaping how we support individuals and f...