Team Manager – Safeguarding (Maternity Cover)

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 32 days p/a + public hols

Local Government pension scheme

Discounted Solent ferry travel

Isle of Wight bus network discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Staff parking permit scheme

Discounted island sports & leisure gym

National and local discounts & schemes

Relocation scheme up to £8,000 (where/

Travel allowance ( mainland commute)

Job summary

The Isle of Wight Council is offering a 12-month fixed-term maternity cover for a Manager to lead our Safeguarding Adults Team on the Isle of Wight, Newport. You will drive person-centred safeguarding, oversee enquiries under Care Act 2014, and supervise staff to deliver positive outcomes for adults at risk.

You will work with partners across health and social care to strengthen safeguarding services, promote best practice and professional development, and guide continuous improvement across the

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a Safeguarding Adults Team.
• Ability to oversee safeguarding enquiries under Care Act 2014.
• Champion Making Safeguarding Personal principles in decision-making.
• Strong partnership working with health, social care and agencies.
• Experience coaching, supervising and developing staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a Safeguarding Adults Team to deliver high-quality, person-centred safeguarding.
• Oversee Section 42 safeguarding enquiries in line with local procedures.
• Champion Making Safeguarding Personal in decision-making with adults and advocates.
• Build partnerships across agencies for timely safeguarding responses.
• Support staff development through coaching, supervision and quality assurance.
• Promote high standards of social work practice that are fair and outcome-focused.
• Drive continuous improvement of safeguarding services across the Island.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding

Coaching

Partnership working

People management

Job description

12-month fixed term maternity cover

Are you a passionate and experienced leader who wants to make a lasting difference to people’s lives? This is an exciting opportunity to lead our Safeguarding Adults Team, helping to ensure adults at risk are safe, heard and supported to live independently within their communities.

Working with colleagues across health, social care and partner organisations, you’ll have the chance to influence safeguarding practice, support professional development and drive positive outcomes for some of the most vulnerable people on the Island.

What you’ll do

• Lead and inspire a dedicated Safeguarding Adults Team, ensuring high-quality, person-centred safeguarding practice.
• Oversee Section 42 safeguarding enquiries in line with the Care Act 2014 and local safeguarding procedures.
• Champion the principles of Making Safeguarding Personal, ensuring adults and their advocates remain at the heart of decision-making.
• Build strong partnerships across agencies to deliver effective and timely safeguarding responses.
• Support and develop staff through coaching, supervision, quality assurance and professional development.
• Promote high standards of social work practice that are fair, proportionate and outcome focused.
• Drive continuous improvement, helping to shape and strengthen safeguarding services across the Island.

Why join us?

This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact, both for the people we support and for the professionals you lead. You’ll join a committed and supportive team, work closely with a range of partners, and play a key role in improving outcomes for adults at risk.

If you’re looking for a rewarding leadership role where your expertise, compassion and vision can make a genuine difference, we’d love to hear from you.

For further information or an informal discussion please contact Maria Blazeckova at [e-mail] or phone [phone]

Join #TeamIWC and you’ll receive our staff benefits package, including:

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days p/a PLUS public holidays!
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff parking permit scheme
• Discounted island sports & leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts & benefits schemes
• Relocation scheme of up to £8,000 may be available for some roles (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance may be available if commuting from the mainland (subject to criteria)

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Company: Isle of Wight Council

Salary: Grade 13, £49,600 to £53,191 per annum pro-rata (actual salary £40,216.22 to £43,127.84)

Location: Newport, Isle of Wight

Sector: Health and Social Care

Sector: Safeguarding

Job Role: Manager