Safeguarding Adults Board Development Manager

EAST SUSSEX COUNTY COUNCIL; Lewes; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

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Are you passionate about working collaboratively with multi-agency partners to drive forward the vision to safeguard adults from abuse, neglect and exploitation? If so then, the exciting opportunity of becoming a SAB Development Manager could be for you!

The post will have a leading role to coordinate Safeguarding Adult Reviews (SARs), develop and implement the SAB strategic plan, as well as ensuring SAR action planning is effective to embed organisational learning across agencies.
Whilst situated in Adult Social Care, this post is a central, visible, and highly influential role within the wider SAB network, working closely with multi-agency partners to build and sustain effective working relationships. The successful candidate will provide support flexibly to the SAB and Adult Social Care business needs and priorities that may fluctuate and change.

We are looking for candidates with:

• communication, management and leadership skills.
• a sound knowledge and understanding of adult safeguarding, key legislation, quality and assurance systems.
• a commitment to partnership working.

If this opportunity sounds like something you'd be interested in, we look forward to receiving your application!

The application process is via a CV and cover letter. When completing your application, please outline how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on the Job Description.

Interviews dates are to be confirmed, but will take place via MS Teams. Candidates selected for interview will be asked to provide a presentation.

This is an exciting time to join the SAB to help us further develop this key agenda whilst taking advantage of a generous reward package, flexible working opportunities allowing a mix of being home and office based, and the chance to learn and progress in your career.

We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, via MS Teams or phone call, please contact: Sam Harman, SAB Development Manager [e-mail]

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Additional Information

Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.

Data provided as part of a job application will be processed in line with the privacy notice for job applicants.

DBS

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure and Barring Services. For further information about what is required in this process please go to gov.uk disclosure and barring service. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.

Work Permits

We may be able to obtain a Work Permit for this post but this is subject to meeting the requirements of the UK Border Agency's Points-based Immigration System. Due to the restrictions we cannot guarantee that individuals that meet the requirements of the Points-based Immigration System will be issued with clearance to obtain work permits.

If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role.

Reasonable adjustments

If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.

Reasonable adjustments include things like an offline application form. If you would like to discuss your requirements further, please get in touch.

Equal Opportunities

East Sussex County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. All applications are treated on merit.