Job Title: Head of Adult Safeguarding
Contract Length: Expected 12-month interim contract
Location: South East of England based local authority
Working arrangements: Hybrid working, one day a week on-site
Pay rate: £550 per day (negotiable)
IR35 Status: Inside of IR35
We are supporting a local authority in the South East of England in their search for an experienced adult social care professional with a proven track record as a manager to lead the safeguarding team as the Head of Safeguarding.
Please note the closing date for CV submission is the close of play Friday 21st of February, as interviews are scheduled to take place the first week of March.
Should you be interested please reach out to James Withington in the adult social care team on 01173 137 110 or contact me at j.withington@baltimoreconsultingltd.com
Your duties as a Head of Service:
1. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Adults, you will be specifically leading on the safeguarding team, in both operational capacity and in strategic safeguarding.
2. You will promote and establish governance frameworks and audit processes, ensuring learning from SARs and case reviews.
3. You will lead on the council’s safeguarding policies and procedures, aligning them with national standards and strengthening multi-agency collaboration.
4. You will lead on multi-agency Safeguarding Adult Board subgroups, enhancing collaboration and accountabilities.
5. Provide strategic solutions to drive improved outcomes for vulnerable people off the back of monitoring safeguarding performance.
Experience needed as a Head of Service:
1. Be a qualified social worker with appropriate professional development in this field.
2. Have experience in leading within adult social care at this level within a local authority setting.
3. Have advanced knowledge and understanding of relevant statutory frameworks and their legislations, including the Mental Health Act, the Mental Capacity Act, and the Care Act.
4. Be able to demonstrate effective communication skills, with the ability to lead teams both operationally and strategically.
5. Available references for the most recent assignments.
If you are interested in this opportunity or know a colleague that may be suitable, please contact me ASAP for more information.
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