Investigating Manager

Wiltshire Council; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Trowbridge seeks an Investigating Manager for their Adult Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub. The role demands oversight of safeguarding investigations, requiring at least three years of experience in social care and a relevant degree. The ideal candidate will possess expertise in safeguarding legislation and demonstrate strong leadership and communication abilities. Join a supportive team dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable adults in the community.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years post-qualification experience in social care.
• Extensive experience of case work with adults in community health.
• Expert knowledge of relevant social care legislation and policies.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Section 42 enquiries regarding adults at risk.
• Provide independent specialist advice on safeguarding policies.
• Monitor safeguarding processes to ensure outcomes are actioned.

Skills

Safeguarding investigation leadership

Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act

Communication skills

Multi-disciplinary teamwork

Assessment and investigation abilities

Education

CQSW, DIPSW, CSS or BSc SW

Professional Qualification in Occupational Therapy

Social Work England Registration

Job description

Hours per week:37 hours

Temporary/Fixed term:6 months

Interview date:Wednesday 14 & Thursday 15 January 2025

Rolling advert:We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.

Adult Multi-Agency Safeguarding (MASH) - Safeguarding with Confidence

Our dedicated MASH Team is on the lookout for a dynamic Investigating Manager to join them!

Main duties of the job

The Adult MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub) Team offers crucial support to individuals who are at risk of or have experienced harm and have care and support needs. The team works closely with a variety of services and virtual partner agencies, these include Childrens Services, Police, various health colleagues, CQC and Advocacy as well as a range of voluntary and provider services.

As an Investigating Manager, you will oversee all aspects of Section 42 enquiries concerning adults at risk. This will include setting actions, agreeing on minutes and maintain oversight of the investigation from start to finish. You will be responsible for monitoring the safeguarding process to ensure it is adequately completed and outcomes are actioned appropriately.

With a minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience in a social care setting, you should be able to demonstrate extensive professional development since qualifying. Holding a degree in Social Work alongside Social Work England registration will be essential. Our ideal candidate should possess substantial experience of case work with adults in a community health setting and leading safeguarding investigations alongside expert knowledge of social care legislation and policies relating to the safeguarding of adults at risk.

About us

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Thats why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.

Job responsibilities

To operate as an Advanced Social Work Professional / Advanced Occupational Therapist Professional taking the investigating manager role in Adult Protection. The role involves complex work with regard to the Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act interface. Providing a consultative role based on developing skill, experience and expertise within Wiltshire. To use advanced expertise and knowledge to triage referrals, establish thresholds on which to base action plans and to take the overall management of investigations . To be proactive in the development and implementation of Safeguarding Adults at Risk and Making Safeguarding Personal. To play a part in service development and lead on efficient and effective delivery of practice standards and service quality. Specific duties and responsibilities include:

To be a specialist on Safeguarding/Adult protection matters within the team, playing a part in ensuring that all members of Wiltshire Council are working in accordance with current policies, procedures and strategies to include the application of the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS via advice given at the point of triage and over the phone.

To act as an investigating manager regarding adults at risk by overseeing all elements of the s42 enquiry including setting the actions; agreeing minutes; and concluding the investigations. This to cover all the investigations within the council from start to finish.

For more complex investigations to take the role of Investigating Officer for example an investigation into a care home or hospital ward.

To provide independent specialist advice and consultancy to staff and other relevant agencies on matters pertaining to Safeguarding Adults and the implementation of policies, procedures and strategies.

To support the development of behaviour and practice of team members and other colleagues to ensure high quality and effective social work practice via taking part in the quarterly training meetings.

To contribute to staff development in the specialist area of Safeguarding Adults at risk by helping to facilitate training and by modelling specialist skills.

To ensure the investigation and monitoring safeguarding process is adequately completed, outcomes identified and actioned appropriately.

To maintain a knowledge base of relevant law, policy and practice trends in the area of Adult protection to inform others.

Develop close effective working relationships with partners.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• CQSW, DIPSW, CSS or BSc SW
• DepCOT, Social Work England Registered
• Professional Qualification In Occupational Therapy
• Registered with Social Work England as an Occupational Therapist
• Minimum of three years post qualification experience working in the field of Adult care/Adult protection
• Extensive experience of case work with adults in a local authority Social Services of community health setting, including work with users, carers and a range of professionals across all sectors
• PQ Award or evidence of equivalent practice development, including an extensive professional CPD record.
• Evidence of in depth knowledge and experience of supporting people with dementia related
• Expert knowledge of relevant legislation, national policy and strategy background in relation to specialist areas
• Expert knowledge of relevant legislation, national policy and strategy background in relation to current health and social care policies.
• Expert knowledge of social care legislation and policy as it relates to safeguarding of adults at risk
• Displays a commitment to the protection and safeguarding of adults at risk
• Extensive experience of leading safeguarding investigations
• Displays a commitment to the implementation of the Mental Capacity act and Human Rights Act
• The ability to work autonomously, under pressure and to strict deadlines
• Des
• Full PQ Award (Levels 1 6)
• Approved Mental Health Professional or have experience of working within a team supporting people with learning disabilities.
• Best Interest Assessor
• Good knowledge of the interface between the Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act
• Understanding and awareness of the roles of CQC and other regulatory requirements
• In-depth knowledge and experience of supporting people with learning disabilities where appropriate
• Experience of safeguarding with people with a learning disability
• Experience of partnership working

Experience

• Significant relevant professional experience post qualification in a similar work environment.
• Expert knowledge of relevant policy, systems, work practices, professional guidelines, legislation and a good understanding of emerging developments in the area of specialism.
• Excellent ICT skills including use of Microsoft applications and specialist systems.
• Experience of multi-disciplinary and partnership working and awareness of the issues involved.
• Planning and workload management skills.
• Proven assessment and investigation skills appropriate to the scope of the role. Ability to carry out complex client assessments.
• Experience of using professional knowledge to work within referral systems according to established criteria.
• Proven ability to work with challenging client groups and situations.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to deliver training.
• Accurate record keeping and report writing.
• Good presentational skills
• Knowledge of financial assessment processes.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.