Safeguarding Adults & Community Safety Board Business Manager

AWD online; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Berkshire is seeking a Safeguarding Adults & Community Safety Board Business Manager to lead multiagency work. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in safeguarding and a strong understanding of legislation. The role offers a salary of £52,414 to £57,870 per annum, along with generous benefits, including a local government pension scheme and a free gym onsite.

Benefits

31 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Excellent local government pension scheme

Free on-site gym

Salary sacrifice car and cycle to work schemes

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience within health, social care, or related sectors.
• Ability to engage stakeholders effectively.
• Professional integrity in promoting community safety.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business plans and policies for the Board.
• Coordinate Safeguarding Adult Reviews and audits.
• Work closely with health, police, fire, and other partners.

Skills

Proven experience in safeguarding

Understanding of adult safeguarding legislation

Multiagency coordination skills

Excellent communication skills

Commitment to wellbeing and safety

Education

Degree in social work, public administration, criminology or community safety

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

Safeguarding Adults & Community Safety Board Business Manager

An exciting opportunity for an experienced safeguarding and community safety professional to lead and coordinate multiagency work that makes a real difference to adults at risk and local communities.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Strategic Safeguarding Lead, Adult Protection Coordinator, Community Partnership Manager, Safeguarding Policy Officer, Community Safety Coordinator

SALARY: £52,414 to £57,870 per annum + Benefits

LOCATION: Wokingham, Berkshire, South East England

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 37 Hours per Week

DUTIES

Your duties as the Safeguarding Adults & Community Safety Board Business Manager include:

• Provide Strategic Support: Develop and implement business plans, annual reports and policies for the Board
• Coordinate Reviews: Oversee Safeguarding Adult Reviews, Domestic Homicide Reviews and audits, ensuring learning and improvement across partners
• Lead Multiagency Collaboration: Work closely with Health, Police, Fire, Probation and Voluntary Sector partners to deliver shared objectives
• Ensure Legal Compliance: Maintain confidentiality, data protection and compliance with GDPR and safeguarding legislation
• Develop Information Systems: Manage effective recording and reporting tools to monitor Board activity and progress
• Act as Central Liaison: Serve as the main contact for Board members, stakeholders and partners
• Promote Communication: Maintain and develop professional and public-facing web-enabled platforms to share resources and updates

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Proven experience in safeguarding, community safety or partnership working within health, social care, or related sectors
• Strong understanding of adult safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance
• Experience of multiagency coordination and partnership working at a strategic level
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder engagement skills
• Professional integrity and commitment to promoting the wellbeing and safety of adults and communities
• Degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field (e.g. social work, public administration, criminology or community safety) is desirable

BENEFITS

• Generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years’ service) plus Bank Holidays
• Excellent local government pension scheme
• Free on-site gym
• Salary sacrifice car and cycle to work schemes
• Local and lifestyle discounts
• Employee assistance programme with 24/7 wellbeing helpline

This role requires an Enhanced DBS check.

JOB REF: AWDO-P13969

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