Head of Safeguarding & Crisis Intervention

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council; Dudley; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council in Dudley is seeking an outstanding Adult Social Care Lead - Crisis Intervention, Safeguarding and Integrated Support to drive high-quality safeguarding practice and responsive crisis response. You will lead the development of integrated support pathways that improve outcomes for adults at risk.

Reporting to the Associate Director, you will champion multi-disciplinary collaboration, shape services to be person-centred, and ensure out-of-hours provision is safe

Responsibilities

• Lead and strengthen safeguarding practice across Adult Social Care.
• Drive effective crisis intervention and preventative approaches that reduce risk and prevent escalation.
• Ensure high-quality, responsive out-of-hours provision across safeguarding and mental health.
• Champion multi-disciplinary working to deliver coordinated, timely support.
• Embed strengths-based, person-centred approaches in complex situations.
• Use insight and learning to continuously improve safeguarding and service delivery.
• Build strong partnerships across health, emergency services and the wider system.
• Lead the development of integrated support pathways that improve outcomes and promote independence.

Job description

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council in Dudley is seeking an outstanding Adult Social Care Lead - Crisis Intervention, Safeguarding and Integrated Support to drive high-quality safeguarding practice and responsive crisis response. You will lead the development of integrated support pathways that improve outcomes for adults at risk.

Reporting to the Associate Director, you will champion multi-disciplinary collaboration, shape services to be person-centred, and ensure out-of-hours provision is safe