Job Description

Head of Inclusion Services

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We adopt an 'anonymous recruitment' approach to shortlisting. Recruiting managers will not have access to personal information, including your name and contact details, until a shortlisting decision has been made.


We are committed to recruiting, retaining, and developing a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Sharing your equality monitoring data allows us to assess the impact our recruitment and employment policies and practices have and gives us the opportunity to improve them where possible. Equality monitoring information is not accessible by recruiting managers at any stage.

About the vacancy

Vacancy ID:

2666

Organisation:

Carmarthenshire County Council

Number of vacancies:

1

Contract type:

Permanent Full Time

Location:

Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire

Grade:

Heads of Service (1)

Salary:

103,132 - 109,864
If part time and/or term time, the full time salary quoted (based on 37hrs) will be pro-rata'd accordingly
If part time, the full time salary quoted (which is based on full time equivalent) will be pro-rata'd accordingly

Hourly Rate :

53.46 - 56.95

Contract Hours

37

Come and join our team

Are you passionate about driving inclusion and championing the wellbeing of every child? Carmarthenshire County Council is seeking an exceptional leader to head our Inclusion Services, shaping strategic direction and delivering transformational change across a diverse portfolio, including Additional Learning Needs, Behaviour Management, Youth Support, Children's Rights, and Safeguarding.


As Head of Inclusion Services, you will lead multi-agency collaboration, and ensure our services are aligned with the Council's vision, values, and statutory responsibilities. You will inspire teams, empower families, and make a real difference to the lives of children and young people in our community.


If you are committed to excellence, innovation, and partnership working, and ready to champion inclusion at every level - we want to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Owain Lloyd, Director of Education & Leisure, at Carmarthenshire County Council on 01267 246522.

For more information about the role please refer to: Head of Inclusion Services

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25-11-27 - Head of Inclusion Services (019729) - JP&PS.pdf - 293KB Opens in a new window

Expected date of interview:

27 January 2026

DBS level:

An Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check will be requested for this job. It is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children or adults at risk

Welsh language level - verbal

Level 4 - You will need to be able to communicate effectively in Welsh. Reasonable support can be provided on appointment to reach this level

Closing Date:

12/01/2026, 12:00

The Rewards

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

Competitive salary Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme Generous annual leave entitlement with the option of purchasing addition annual leave Access to staff health and wellbeing support Personal development and career progression Staff discount schemes and other benefits e.g., cycle-to-work scheme Flexible working and family friendly policies

Additional Information

We are committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. We make sure all our staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised fairly and to a high standard so that they can provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.

Please note, we have a legal obligation to consider employees for suitable alternative employment if their posts are at risk; prior consideration will be given to existing employees who meet the essential criteria and are registered on our redeployment pool.

Eligibility:

You will be asked about your nationality and if you are legally allowed to work in the United Kingdom. This is to find out if you are eligible to apply for this vacancy. This is a requirement for working within the Council or partner organisations: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work.

P

lease Note

: If you do not meet the eligibility criteria your application will not progress. If it becomes clear at a later stage in the process that you are not eligible to apply, your application may be withdrawn, or the offer retracted.

How to Apply

: All applications for this vacancy must be made using our online application system. If you have an impairment which prevents you from applying online, please email: jobs@carmarthenshire.gov.uk or contact 01267 234567 and ask for 'Recruitment' to discuss alternative arrangements to support you in the process.


Please see the 'How we Recruit' guidance on the Careers Page for more information on the recruitment process.