* Are you a dynamic and motivated individual with experience in adult safeguarding?
* Do you have excellent organisational, ICT and admin skills?
* Are you passionate about making a difference through partnership working to support some of the area’s most vulnerable residents?
Look no further! We have a fantastic opportunity for a fixed-term Safeguarding Adult Review Co-ordinator to join our team here at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council.
The Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board (TSAB) works in partnership to safeguard and promote the well-being and independence of adults living in the Boroughs of Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland and Stockton-on-Tees; who are experiencing, or are at risk of abuse or neglect. The TSAB Business Unit works on behalf of partners to direct and co-ordinate the work of the Board, and to support the work of the various Sub-Groups for Safeguarding Adults.
Stockton-On-Tees Borough Council hosts the Business Unit on behalf of the TSAB and are now delighted to be recruiting to the position of Safeguarding Adult Review Co-ordinator on a Fixed Term Contract for 12 months to cover a period of Maternity Leave.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a small, well-established team which provides business support and project work for the Board.
The important role of Safeguarding Adult Review Co-ordinator is to support the work of the Safeguarding Adult Review (SAR) Sub-Group including:
* Co-ordinating and managing all aspects of the review process
* Providing admin support to the Sub-Group
* Maintaining and updating the SAR policy, procedures and documentation.
In this role, you will also work with the Board’s partners and Sub-Groups to ensure learning from reviews is shared appropriately.
You will hold a relevant degree or professional qualification relating to safeguarding adults’ work or be able to demonstrate significant experience relevant to the role.
As this is a fixed-term post, secondment opportunities will be considered for internal employees. Please obtain prior approval from your current line manager before completing the application. For further information, please refer to the council’s secondment policy.
For more detailed information about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification included in the Supporting Documents section.
Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council prides itself on being a great place to work where staff are trusted, valued and supported to make a positive contribution at work.
We offer an excellent total reward package, including:
* A competitive salary of up to £36,124.
* 27 days annual leave per year rising to 32 with 5 years service (plus bank holidays). Ability to purchase additional leave is also available.
* Generous Pension Scheme through the LGPS with ability to pay extra and plan for retirement.
* Access to a number of other employee benefits including learning & development opportunities, a car lease scheme, discounts at high street and online retailers, an employee assistance programme and physiotherapy services.
And that’s not all – you can also work flexibly where you can work part of your week at home.
For more information about working for Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, please visit the Careers section on our website:
https://www.stockton.gov.uk/careers
If you would like an informal discussion about the post, please contact Amy Mahoney, Teeswide Safeguarding Adults Board Manager on amy.mahoney@stockton.gov.uk or 01642 527265
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