Job Description

Wrexham is located in North East Wales and is proud of its Welsh heritage and cultural identity.
Nestled between the Dee Valley, the North Wales mountains and the Cheshire plains - and not too far away from Manchester and Liverpool - the location offers the best of both worlds.
Wrexham Council continues to grow, develop and transform, and we're looking for a dynamic leader who will spearhead and drive sustainable, forward-looking and transformational Social Care services whilst managing the financial challenges that exist within the public sector.
The Nolan principles alongside our Council values, are an important part of the role and you must be a leader who is empowered and demonstrates trust, honesty and compassion alongside fair.
You will need to be ready to lead transformative change in social care and we are seeking a visionary and compassionate Chief Officer to shape and deliver high quality services that support our most vulnerable residents.
As Chief Officer, you will be responsible for the strategic leadership ensuring they are person centred, inclusive and responsive to the needs of our communities.
You will work closely with Elected Members, Senior Leaders and external partners to deliver on our commitment to prevention, independence and dignity in care.
We are looking for a leader who:

• Has a strong track record in social care leadership
• Understands the legislative framework
• Ensures compliance with their statutory duties and safeguarding responsibilities
• Can inspire and lead teams through change
• Values collaboration, transparency and continuous improvement
• Is committed to equity, inclusion and co-production

What we offer:

• A senior leadership role in a progressive council
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
• A supportive and inclusive working environment
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• The chance to make a lasting impact in people's lives

Recruitment Timetable:

• Closing date - Sunday 16 November 2025
• Shortlisting - Tuesday 25 November 2025
• Selection Process - Friday 8 December 2025

If you are ready to rise to the challenge and have these skills, behaviours and core values and wish to know more please contact Alwyn Jones, Chief Executive on 01978 292101 or
About Us
Mae Bwrdeistref Sirol Wrecsam wedi'i lleoli yng ngogledd ddwyrain Cymru ac mae'n falch o'i threftadaeth Gymreig a'i hunaniaeth ddiwylliannol. Dros y blynyddoedd mae wedi tyfu i adlewyrchu poblogaeth sy'n aml-grefyddol ac aml-ethnig gan adlewyrchu amrywiaeth ein cymunedau.
Wedi'i chanoli ar ddinas Wrecsam, sy'n swatio rhwng mynyddoedd Cymru a gwastadeddau Swydd Gaer, mae'n lleoliad sy'n gallu cynnig y gorau o'r ddau fyd i chi ac rydym yn falch o'n statws dinas (a ddyfarnwyd yn 2022 pan roddwyd i ni'r statws hwn, y seithfed ddinas yng Nghymru i'w gael).
Mae Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Wrecsam yn Gyngor unedol sy'n darparu ystod eang o wasanaethau gyda'r nod o wella bywydau trigolion Wrecsam a'r cymunedau cyfagos. Rydym wedi ymrwymo i ddarparu gwasanaethau trwy gydweithio a phartneriaid lleol a chenedlaethol. Gyda ffocws ar ddatblygu cynaliadwy, lles cymunedol, a gwella bywydau trigolion Wrecsam a'r cymunedau cyfagos, mae Wrecsam yn lle gwych i weithio, byw a dysgu.
Mae'r cyngor yn gyflogwr cynhwysol gyda gweithlu o tua 5,500, sy'n cynnig rolau amrywiol, hyfforddiant a datblygiad a chyfleoedd gyrfa gwerth chweil. Mae Cyngor Bwrdeistref Sirol Wrecsam yn gwerthfawrogi arloesedd, dwyieithrwydd yn Gymraeg a Saesneg, ac yn croesawu ymgeiswyr o bob cefndir.
Fel Cyflogwr Hyderus ac Ymroddedig o ran Anabledd, mae'r cyngor yn sicrhau recriwtio a chefnogaeth hygyrch i weithwyr anabl gan gynnwys cynnig cyfweliad gwarantedig (lle bodlonir eitemau manyleb person hanfodol). Yn ogystal, bydd cyn-filwyr yn derbyn cyfweliadau gwarantedig o dan Gyfamod y Lluoedd Arfog os bodlonir meini prawf cymhwysedd (lle bodlonir eitemau manyleb person hanfodol).
Mae buddion cyflogeion yn cynnwys aelodaeth o'r Cynllun Pensiwn Llywodraeth Leol, trefniadau gweithio hyblyg, gwyliau blynyddol hael hyd at 32 diwrnod, polisiau sy'n gyfeillgar i deuluoedd sy'n cefnogi ymrwymiadau gofalu a theuluol, cydbwysedd bywyd gwaith ac amser hyblyg (yn dibynnu ar rol), aelodaeth hamdden gostyngol, mynediad at Gynllun Gwobrwyo Wrecsam lle gallwch gael gostyngiadau oddi ar fanwerthwyr blaenllaw yn genedlaethol ac yn lleol ac amrywiaeth o adnoddau iechyd a lles er enghraifft:
- Hyrwyddwyr Iechyd a Lles
- Mynediad at raglen cymorth cyflogeion lle gallwch gael cyngor ar gadw'n iach boed yn ariannol, yn feddyliol neu'n gorfforol:
o cwnsela (ar gael 24/7, 365 diwrnod y flwyddyn)
o cymorth emosiynol yn y fan a'r lle (ar gael 24/7, 365 diwrnod y flwyddyn)
o yr opsiwn i osod nodau hybu iechyd gyda newidiadau bach o fyw cynaliadwy
o cysylltu eich apiau iechyd i olrhain eich iechyd corfforol yn awtomatig a chyflawni nodau cynnydd
o blogiau, fideos, ryseitiau a mwy o adnoddau sy'n darparu ysbrydoliaeth a chymhelliant
o nodi'r risg o ddatblygu clefydau blaenllaw sy'n gysylltiedig a ffordd o fyw ynghyd a sgoriau iechyd meddwl ac ariannol
o cyngor cyfreithiol, ariannol a defnyddwyr
- Digwyddiadau ac ymgyrchoedd iechyd a lles drwy gydol y flwyddyn e.e. Diwrnod Iechyd Tachwedd, Diwrnod Amser i Siarad, Wythnos Ymwybyddiaeth Iechyd Meddwl, Wythnos Ymwybyddiaeth o'r Haul, Wythnos y Menopos, Wythnos Iechyd Ariannol
- Caffi Menopos ac arweiniad
- Caffi Gofalwyr Di-dal a chanllawiau
Mae ein Cynllun Cyngor (2023-28) yn nodi ein blaenoriaethau ar gyfer y cyfnod hwn ac rydym yn cyflawni'r rhain trwy ddilyn Gwerthoedd Nolan bywyd cyhoeddus (anhunanoldeb, uniondeb, gwrthrychedd, atebolrwydd, bo yn agored, gonestrwydd ac arweinyddiaeth) yn ogystal a'n Gwerthoedd Corfforaethol ein hunain sef:
- Grymuso
- Ymddiriedaeth a gonestrwydd
- Dyhead
- Cydweithredu
- Gwneud gwahaniaeth
- Tegwch
The County Borough of Wrexham, located in North East Wales, is proud of its Welsh heritage and cultural identity. Over the years it has grown to reflect a population that is multi-religious and multi-ethnic and complements the diversity of our communities.
Centred on the city of Wrexham, which nestles between the Welsh mountains and the Cheshire plains, it's a location that really can offer you the best of both worlds and we are proud of our city status (awarded in 2022 when we became the seventh city in Wales).
Wrexham County Borough Council is a unitary Council which delivers a wide range of services aimed at improving the lives of Wrexham residents and surrounding communities. We are committed to providing services through collaboration with local and national partners. With a focus on sustainable development, community wellbeing, and improving the lives of Wrexham residents and surrounding communities, Wrexham is a fantastic place to work, live, and learn.
The council is an inclusive employer with a workforce of around 5,500, offering diverse roles, training and development and rewarding career opportunities. Wrexham County Borough Council values innovation, bilingualism in English and Welsh, and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds.
As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, the council ensures accessible recruitment and support for disabled employees including offering a guaranteed interview (where essential person specification items are met). Additionally, veterans will receive guaranteed interviews under the Armed Forces Covenant if eligibility criteria are met (where essential person specification items are met).
Employee benefits include membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme, flexible working arrangements, generous annual leave up to 32 days, family-friendly policies which support caring and family commitments, work life balance and flexi time (dependent on role), discounted leisure membership, access to Wrexham Reward Scheme where you can get discounts off leading retailers nationally and locally and a range of health & well-being resources for example:

• Healthy & Wellbeing Champions
• Access to an employee assistance programme where you can get advice on staying healthy whether financially, mentally or physically:

• Counselling (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
• In the moment emotional support (available 24/7, 365 days a year)
• The option to set health boosting goals with small, sustainable lifestyle changes
• Connect your health apps to automatically track your physical health and meet progress goals
• Blogs, videos, recipes and more resources providing inspiration and motivation
• Identify the risk of developing leading lifestyle related diseases along with mental health and financial scores
• Legal, financial and consumer advice
• Health and wellbeing events and campaigns throughout the year e.g. November Health Day, Time to Talk Day, Mental Health Awareness week, Sun Awareness week, Menopause Week, Financial Health week
• Menopause Cafe and guidance
• Unpaid Carer Cafe and guidance

Our Council Plan (2023-28) sets out our priorities for this period and we deliver these by following the Nolan Values of public life (selflessness, integrity, objectivity, accountability, openness, honesty and leadership) as well as our own Corporate Values which are:

Skills Required