Team Manager - Adult Safeguarding

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Post No. SSAC0072.1 - Team Manager - Adult Safeguarding

An exciting secondment opportunity has arisen within Adult Safeguarding. Due to the retirement of the current Team Manager, we are seeking a secondment to this post for a period of six months. This position is full-time.

The successful candidate will join a committed and experienced team that is dynamic, inclusive, and rights-focused. We are looking for a motivated individual to lead the team towards achieving our organisational goals.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

• Relevant Qualifications: A degree or diploma in social work or a related field is required.
• Experience in Safeguarding: Experience working in a safeguarding role, preferably with adults, is essential.
• Management Experience: Previous experience of leading or managing teams and staff is preferable.
• Knowledge of Relevant Legislation and Regulations: A strong understanding of relevant legislation and regulations, such as the all Wales safeguarding procedures.
• Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills: The ability to communicate effectively with individuals, families, and other professionals is key.
• Strong Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to analyze situations, identify risks, and develop solutions is important.

The successful candidate will also need to be enthusiastic about guiding the team through a period of change and working with staff and the Service Manager to implement service redesign.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of four professionals, providing guidance and support to ensure continued high performance and productivity in safeguarding adults at risk.
• Champion people and unpaid carers voices to be at the centre of adult safeguarding practices.
• Develop and implement strategies to achieve team goals and objectives, contributing to the Service Plan.
• Monitor and evaluate team performance, providing regular supervision, feedback, and objective setting with individuals.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team culture, promoting open communication and teamwork.
• Identify training and development needs, and facilitate opportunities for professional growth.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources, ensuring adults at risk are safeguarded.
• Collaborate with other departments, stakeholders, and families to ensure coordinated safeguarding of adults at risk.

We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.

Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.

Our values Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together
Ein gwerthoedd Tegwch ar gyfer pawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn gufrifol, Gweithio gydan gilydd