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About The Role
Job Title: Operational Safeguarding Manager
Contract: Permanent
Location: Plough Lane Offices, Hereford
Hours: 37
Salary: HC10 (£44,711 - £48,710)
Closing date: 19th January 2025
Interview: 30th January 2025
The role
We are seeking a dedicated Operational Safeguarding Manager to join our Adult Social Care service. This role is pivotal in ensuring we provide high-quality social work services to adults and the community of Herefordshire, reflecting our commitment to ethical standards and social responsibility. As the Operational Safeguarding Manager, you will lead and manage the work of the council's adult safeguarding team, working collaboratively with operational services and other agencies to ensure a robust, timely and appropriate response to safeguarding concerns.
We are a small and dedicated team that work well together. As part of this role, you will supervise two staff directly and oversee a team of eight social care practitioners including Social Workers. There is a need for an on-site requirement for this role, with some flexibility that can be discussed during the recruitment and selection process.
Our mission as a directorate is to "enable diverse, inclusive, vibrant, connected communities where people feel safe, keep well and look out for each other". If you are passionate about overseeing the delivery of high quality social care and thrive in a dynamic and challenging environment, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in shaping the future of Herefordshire Council and contributing to our mission of delivering outstanding public services.
This role is subject to a job evaluation process, therefore the responsibilities and duties may change and the grading of the role may increase. Further information will be available as the selection process progresses.
What will you be doing?
As the Operational Safeguarding Manager in Adult Social Care, you will ensure the team manages safeguarding concerns and enquiries in line with evidence-based practice, legislation, policies and procedures, meeting the needs of people at risk of abuse and neglect. You will also:
Ensure best practice is embedded throughout the service
Lead audits of safeguarding practice and contribute to wider audits and service reviews.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with multi-agency partners.
Develop and maintain policies, procedures and guidance for the safeguarding team in collaboration with Principal Social Worker and Safeguarding Lead.
About You
As the Operational Safeguarding Manager, you will be:
Professionally qualified in social work practice with Social Work England registration
Able to demonstrate evidence of continuous professional development, with knowledge of adult social care, national policy and legislation relating to safeguarding.
We Offer
A competitive salary, holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:
Starting Salary
of £44,711 - £48,710 Pension
Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS) Annual Leave:
31 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum. Flexible working:
hybrid working with a balance of days onsite and working remotely. Employee Assistance Programme:
24/7 access to support and counselling Payment of
professional membership fees Pick your perks
- our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts. How to apply To apply for a position, please complete the online application form demonstrating your knowledge, experience, skills and abilities for the role. Be sure to include reference to the job description and person specification! If you are successfully shortlisted, Hoople Resourcing will contact you via email to arrange your interview and/or assessment. They will confirm the date, time and location of your interview, so please keep an eye on your email inbox. Good luck, we're looking forward to meeting you! Herefordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks. Stronger Together, Building brighter futures
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of £44,711 - £48,710 Pension
Scheme Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS) Annual Leave:
31 days' annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum. Flexible working:
hybrid working with a balance of days onsite and working remotely. Employee Assistance Programme:
24/7 access to support and counselling Payment of
professional membership fees Pick your perks
- our benefits include access to a range of retail, leisure, holiday and health benefits. This includes savings, cash back and discounts. How to apply To apply for a position, please complete the online application form demonstrating your knowledge, experience, skills and abilities for the role. Be sure to include reference to the job description and person specification! If you are successfully shortlisted, Hoople Resourcing will contact you via email to arrange your interview and/or assessment. They will confirm the date, time and location of your interview, so please keep an eye on your email inbox. Good luck, we're looking forward to meeting you! Herefordshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children & young people and vulnerable adults. If you are offered this position, it will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service enhanced check and further pre-employment checks. Stronger Together, Building brighter futures
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