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Hampshire County Council; Havant; Hybrid; GBP 49,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured EAP

Annual leave

LGPS

Professional development

Work-life balance

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Team Manager for the Adults’ Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) in Havant. You’ll lead a vital safeguarding service for residents, guiding a frontline team to deliver timely, high-quality interventions.

As part of a county-wide response, you’ll work with police and health partners, make key decisions on escalations and complaints, and plan strategically to improve services in a changing environment while supporting staff development.

Qualifications

• Social Work qualification required and SWE registration.
• Experience leading safeguarding or similar multi-agency work.
• Strong decision-making and staff development skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide line management to the team, overseeing workloads and performance.
• Lead safeguarding interventions and ensure quality across cases.
• Make key decisions on escalations and complaints.
• Engage in strategic planning to improve service delivery.
• Manage complex multi-agency work with partner agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Case management

Communication

Risk assessment

Strategic planning

Education

Social Work qualification

Registered with Social Work England (SWE)

Job description

Team Manager (Adults' Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub) HCC624794

Company: Hampshire County Council Salary: £48,948 to £54,423 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Havant, PO9 2AX Working pattern: Hybrid - 3 days remote Job type: Permanent Posting date: 4 Sept 2026 Closing date: 20 Sept 2026

Summary

As a Team Manager in our Adults’ Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), you’ll lead a vital service dedicated to providing quality safeguarding responses to the residents of Hampshire.

Our team receives all adult safeguarding referrals from across the county, and we work closely with our partner agencies, including the police and the health service, to give the best possible response when concerns are reported. In line with our Care Act (2014) duties, we’re committed to Making Safeguarding Personal and ensuring access to advocacy services. Although we don’t meet the people who use our service face-to-face, we’re the front door to Adults’ Health and Care for all safeguarding referrals, so the work we do can be fast-paced and challenging, but also incredibly rewarding.

What you’ll be doing:

• Providing line management to the team, overseeing workloads, ensuring quality, managing performance and enabling professional development.
• Leading the team to deliver excellent safeguarding interventions.
• Taking responsibility for key decision-making, including agreeing outcomes for escalations and complaints.
• Engaging in strategic planning to maintain a high standard of service and continuously improve in a changing environment.
• Managing complex multi-agency work, negotiating with partner agencies using robust legal knowledge.

What we’re looking for:

• Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England (SWE).
• Extensive experience managing complex cases, supervising others and acting as a senior decision maker.
• Leadership skills to influence, motivate and manage others.
• Strong knowledge of local and national safeguarding policies and procedures.
• Excellent problem-solving and risk assessment skills.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• Great organisational skills and resilience in adapting to changing priorities.
• Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours, showing compassion, empathy and respect.

Why join us?

• Make a difference: Watch this short video to find out more about the important work we do in MASH.
• Professional development: Continuous learning opportunities and supportive supervision.
• Work-life balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life.
• Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Other job titles you may be searching for: Social Worker, Senior Social Worker, Team Leader, Case Manager, Social Care Manager, Welfare Manager.

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