Head of Adult Safeguarding Services

4 days ago


Lincoln, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom Lincolnshire County Council Full time
About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to lead our Adult Safeguarding Services, working closely with multi-agency partners to ensure the safety and well-being of vulnerable adults in Lincolnshire.

As Head of Adult Safeguarding Services, you will be responsible for leading on Safeguarding Adult Reviews (SARs) and Domestic Homicide Reviews (DHRs), as well as contributing to Quality and Practice Audits. You will work closely with lead professionals to inform practice development and establish leadership cultures that embody respect, authenticity, and proactiveness.

The role involves leading a central team of safeguarding professionals who respond to over 3,500 Adult Safeguarding concerns per annum, as well as the Council's Approved Mental Health Professional (AMHP) service, which undertakes Mental Health Act assessments for all ages and provides an out-of-hours emergency social care response.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will need to hold a Social or Health Care qualification and current registration, along with a management qualification or significant experience at a suitable level. You will also need to demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to provide expert advice, and a strong understanding of relevant legislation and statutory guidance.

Candidates should also be able to demonstrate the following skills and attributes:

  • Expertise in Safeguarding Adults and Mental Capacity
  • Strong understanding of relevant legislation and statutory guidance
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to lead and manage teams
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Our Offer

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive environment, with a strong focus on delivering excellent outcomes for our residents. We offer a competitive salary, contributory pension, comprehensive benefits package, flexible working patterns, and professional support and development.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.



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