Safeguarding Practice Manager

Dorset Council; Dorchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Dorchester is seeking a Safeguarding Practice Manager to lead two safeguarding areas. This role requires strong innovation skills, excellent communication, and previous safeguarding experience. Flexible working and professional development opportunities are provided. Join a supportive and inclusive culture aimed at protecting vulnerable adults while working collaboratively with various agencies.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Safeguarding environment.
• Understanding of the Care Act 2014.
• Flexibility and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage two locality Safeguarding Hub areas.
• Supervise a small team of Social Workers.
• Chair Safeguarding Meetings as required.
• Attend multi-agency meetings and provide management cover.

Skills

Good innovation skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Knowledge of section 42 enquiry process

Confidence in the legal framework for practice

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting time to be joining us in the Adult Safeguarding Team as a Safeguarding Practice Manager. This full-time role has become available due to the current post holder retiring and will involve managing two locality Safeguarding Hub areas of the County for the Team. We are a very supportive and nurturing team and have a very clear vision of embedding quality of practice in working to protect those adults at risk in our area. We very much work with the principles of 'Making Safeguarding Personal', placing the person at the centre of all we do and what outcomes they want to achieve, as part of our support. We work collaboratively with key partners and stakeholders, including Police, CQC and Health & Social Care. We offer regular professional supervision, hybrid and flexible working. You will be given opportunities to develop your practice and advance your career in a culture of trust and respect.

Responsibilities

• The role will be managing two areas of the County as part of the Locality work for safeguarding as well as providing support to other areas when needed.
• You will manage a small team of Social Workers/Safeguarding Adult Practitioner.
• Chair Safeguarding Meetings as required.
• Provide regular supervision to those you line manage.
• Undertake visits to providers in the areas you cover when necessary, and as part of the team's preventative work.
• Attend network multi-agency meetings and be on the rota for attending the HRDA - High Risk Domestic Abuse meetings.
• Deputise for the Specialist Manager Safeguarding when necessary and support with management cover for the Triage Team when necessary.
• Undertake joint working with the Quality Improvement Team, CQC, Police and Health.

About You

We are looking to recruit friendly, dynamic and enthusiastic individuals to join our highly motivated, respected and valued Adult Safeguarding Team. We would love to hear from you if you have:

• Good innovation skills to join us on our journey.
• Ability to work and contribute to the team.
• A flexible approach when the need arises.
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience of working in a Safeguarding environment and knowledge of the section 42 enquiry process.
• Confidence of the legal framework for practice and to be able to have a good understanding the Care Act 2014.

Further Information

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Peter Hancock on 01202 495548.

About Us

This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed. This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders. See our policy on safeguarding children and young people. See our adult safeguarding policy.

At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future.

We Will

• provide essential services that support over 380,000 residents
• work in partnership to make a real difference
• value every role and the impact it has on our communities
• support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive

You Will

• be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset
• have access to a range of benefits and support
• have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application.

This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement.

If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us.