Devon - Team Manager - Adults Safeguarding

Eden Brown Synergy; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 78,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS check

CV review service

Interview advice

Job summary

Eden Brown Synergy is recruiting a Team Manager to join the Adult Safeguarding team in Devon on a 3-month initial contract. You will lead a team covering Ivybridge and Kingsbridge, with potential stretch to Tavistock, overseeing assessments, safeguarding concerns, and care-act compliance.

You will be SWE registered, ideally have a driving license, and reside/work in the UK. The role offers competitive pay and supportive professional services through Eden Brown Synergy.

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding adults practice with knowledge of the Care Act and the Mental Capacity Act.
• Ability to supervise and quality-check practice within a team.
• Strong liaison skills with partner agencies and citizens.

Responsibilities

• Line management of a team including supervision, allocation of work, and practice quality reviews.
• Liaise with partner agencies, respond to complaints, and support continuous development across the service.

Skills

Team management

Supervision

Safeguarding adults

Education

SWE registration

Job description

Team Manager required to join the Adult Safeguarding team - 3month initial contract with opportunity to extend. 37 hours a week with rates up to 41.44ph. Good transport links to the A30 A38 and M5.

Devon county Council are currently looking to appoint a Social Worker to join its Adults Safeguarding Team as an Team Manager. A team manager is required for up to 6 months to manage the team covering Ivybridge and Kingsbridge with cover stretching to the Tavistock team when required.

The role will require practice experience and knowledge of the Care Act, including assessments, reviews, and Safeguarding Concerns and Enquiries, as well as the Mental Capacity Act and assessments amongst other legislation relevant to social care.

The role will involve line management of a team including supervision, allocation of work, practice quality reviews in preparation for Practice Quality Forums to obtain funding. You will be required to work with partner agencies, liaise with citizens, providers and respond to complaints.

We are looking for an experienced Team Manager who has exceptional experience in safeguarding adults practice who can support continuous development across the service.

You will be working alongside a team of Social Care Assessors, Social Workers, Advanced Practitioners and Team Managers.

You must be autonomous and able to learn and adapt at pace to complete workload expectations.

You will be SWE registered, ideally a driver with access to own car and able to reside and work in the UK

As an Eden Brown Synergy candidate, you can take advantage of our competitive service offering:

• Dedicated personal and professional service.
• Free DBS check.
• CV review service.
• Interview advice.
• Competitive rates of pay.
• Post-placement follow up meetings.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.