Wiltshire Council
Head of Safeguarding and Prevention
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Salary: £73,757 - £78,488 per annum
Hours per week: 37 hours
We are looking for a confident and experienced leader to join us as our Head of Safeguarding and Prevention, helping to shape services that protect vulnerable adults and support people to live well in Wiltshire.
This is a senior role where you will lead safeguarding, prevention and early support across a broad set of services including advice and contact, prevention and wellbeing, financial assessment and benefit, hearing and vision and the multi agency safeguarding hub (MASH).
You will bring strong safeguarding experience and the ability to lead across prevention, front door services and statutory functions. You will be comfortable working in complex environments, with a clear focus on quality, improvement, and the experience of the people we support. You will be able to lead through change and deliver high quality outcomes for our communities.
You will work closely with health partners, the voluntary sector, and colleagues across the council to deliver joined-up services and maintain high standards. You will ensure we meet our statutory duties while continuing to improve quality and consistency. You will be a visible leader who builds trust, leads through change, and brings clarity in a demanding environment.
This is an opportunity to shape services that protect vulnerable adults, support independence, and make a difference across Wiltshire.
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How to apply
Please download the role description [https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/media/20518/LSL4-2506-Head-of-Safeguarding-and-Prevention-1-1/pdf/LSL4-2506_Head_of_Safeguarding_and_Prevention_1_(1).pdf] carefully before you apply and upload your CV and a supporting statement (maximum of four A4 pages each).
Your CV should include contact details for two referees; one must be your current or most recent employer. Referees will only be contacted if you reach the final stages and only with your permission.
In your supporting statement, tell us why you are interested in this role and share examples of your experience that show how you meet the person specification.
All applications must be submitted online, including the supporting statement.
For more details or an informal discussion with Sarah Fraser, Senior Executive Recruitment Consultant, or if you would like to speak to Shagufta Khan, Director of Adult Social Care please contact Sarah Fraser on Sarah.Fraser@wiltshire.gov.uk [Sarah.Fraser@wiltshire.gov.uk] or call 01225 713164.
Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their working hours each week, community based staff care out at least half of their admin time in a workplace, and customer facing roles work entirely from their service location.
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We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services.
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