Senior Manager, Adult Safeguarding — Flexible Hours

Suffolk County Council; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Ipswich is seeking a passionate leader to manage the Central Adult Safeguarding Team. The role requires overseeing complex safeguarding enquiries, championing multi-agency collaboration, and committing to person-centred support. Applicants should possess significant experience in adult safeguarding, strong leadership abilities, and a solid understanding of relevant legislation. This role offers a secondment for 12 months with flexible working options and competitive salary.

Benefits

29 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme membership

Health and wellbeing benefits

Career development opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Significant experience in adult safeguarding, ideally in a statutory setting.
• Demonstrated strong leadership and communication skills.
• Commitment to dignity, respect and empowerment for adults at risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Central Adult Safeguarding Team.
• Oversee complex safeguarding enquiries.
• Chair multi-agency safeguarding meetings.
• Build partnerships with stakeholders.
• Drive service improvement and manage performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Partnership building

Adult safeguarding

Understanding of Care Act 2014

Job description

A local authority in Ipswich is seeking a passionate leader to manage the Central Adult Safeguarding Team. The role requires overseeing complex safeguarding enquiries, championing multi-agency collaboration, and committing to person-centred support. Applicants should possess significant experience in adult safeguarding, strong leadership abilities, and a solid understanding of relevant legislation. This role offers a secondment for 12 months with flexible working options and competitive salary.