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
To 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.
Please note this job role is subject to job evaluation so grade/pay may increase.
About You
* You will have a sound knowledge of the Care Act and other relevant legislation
* You will have good interpersonal and negotiation skills
* You will have experience of conducting safeguarding enquiries
* You will have a good understanding of Making Safeguarding Personal Principles
We Offer
* A competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and access to our contributory pension and staff benefits scheme, which includes:
* Starting Salary: £44,711
* Relocation Payment: Relocation package of up to £5,000 available
* Pension Scheme: Enrolment in the Local Government (LGPS)
* Career progression: clear pathways to progress
* Annual Leave: 31 days’ annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays. You can also purchase an additional 10 days per annum with line manager approval.
* Flexible working: flexi-time, job-share, part-time hours and, in some instances, home working
* 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 upload an up-to-date CV and a supporting statement demonstrating your experience, skills and abilities for the role. 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.
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