Senior Safeguarding Adults Team Leader

Kent County Council; Gravesend; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent County Council is seeking a Safeguarding Adults Community Team Manager to lead the North Kent adult safeguarding team and drive high-quality safeguarding practice. You will oversee operational delivery, ensure timely enquiries under section 42, and work with partners to centre adults' rights and wellbeing in decision-making.

Applicants should have a professional qualification in Social Work, Nursing or Occupational Therapy, with leadership experience in local government or health and social

Qualifications

• Experience leading operational safeguarding teams.
• Sound knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Up-to-date professional registration and relevant qualification.
• Full UK Driving Licence and Enhanced DBS clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide confident operational leadership of the North Kent adult safeguarding team.
• Ensure timely, proportionate safeguarding enquiries under section 42 and outcomes focus.
• Promote Making Safeguarding Personal and effective risk management.
• Work with health, police, care providers and commissioning colleagues.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding practice

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Social Work / Nursing / Occupational Therapy qualification

Job description

Kent County Council is seeking a Safeguarding Adults Community Team Manager to lead the North Kent adult safeguarding team and drive high-quality safeguarding practice. You will oversee operational delivery, ensure timely enquiries under section 42, and work with partners to centre adults' rights and wellbeing in decision-making.

Applicants should have a professional qualification in Social Work, Nursing or Occupational Therapy, with leadership experience in local government or health and social