Head of Service - Prevention and Pathways


Company:	Wakefield Council
Salary:	£80,658
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Wakefield, WF1 2EB
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Aug 2026
Closing date:	6 Sept 2026

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Summary

🌟 Shape the Future of Prevention and Independence in Adult Social Care 🌟

This is a unique opportunity to join Wakefield Council at a pivotal time of transformation and improvement. We're looking for an exceptional Head of Service - Prevention and Pathways to lead strategic and operational services that help prevent, reduce and delay the need for care and support, enabling people to live healthier, more independent lives.

As a key member of our senior leadership team, you'll play a critical role in shaping the future of Adult Social Care across Wakefield. Leading multidisciplinary teams, driving innovation and service transformation, and championing prevention, wellbeing and safeguarding, you'll ensure services are person centred, strengths based, sustainable, and focused on achieving the best outcomes for individuals, carers, families and communities.

If you're an experienced leader with a passion for prevention, partnership working, continuous improvement and delivering high quality Adult Social Care services, we'd love to hear from you.

✅ Strategic senior leadership role

✅ Lead prevention, pathways and service transformation

✅ Drive innovation, quality assurance and continuous improvement

✅ Shape services that maximise independence and wellbeing

✅ Competitive salary and excellent benefits

✅ Flexible and supportive working environment

📅 Apply now and help transform Adult Social Care across Wakefield District:

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📧 Want to know more?

For further information about the role, please contact the Directors' Personal Assistant Team at PASDASC@wakefield.gov.uk, who will direct your enquiry to the most appropriate person.

🗓️ Interview Dates

• Technical interviews: Monday 14th September & Tuesday 15th September

• Followed by a written assessment

• Stakeholder panel: Wednesday 16th, Thursday 17th, Friday 18th September (for successful candidates)

💙 Join us in creating innovative pathways, strengthening communities, and delivering services that empower people to live independently for longer.

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