Job summary
Senior Manager - Safeguarding Adults
Northumberland County Council's Adults, Ageing & Wellbeing Directorate is committed to supporting adults across the community, ensuring they live in a safe environment, free from abuse and neglect. We are dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate services that protect the most vulnerable adults in our society.
We are seeking a highly experienced and driven Senior Manager to lead our Operational Safeguarding Adults Team and Deprivation of Liberty Teams (DoL).
This position is permanent, full-time, based at County Hall, Morpeth. Salary is NCC Band 13, starting from £69,123, rising to £72,784.
Main duties of the job
1. Safeguarding Leadership: Play a critical management and leadership role in safeguarding vulnerable adults from abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Oversee and manage safeguarding services, providing operational direction and support to safeguarding professionals.
2. Collaboration: Work closely with the safeguarding Adults Strategic Senior Manager, external agencies in the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with legislation and improve outcomes.
3. Management of DoL Team: Oversee all aspects of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) process, ensuring legal compliance and effective assessments. Lead a team of skilled professionals, coordinating with legal services and operational teams.
About us
Northumberland County Council's (NCC) vision is 'Land of Great Opportunities' for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.
For more information about working for NCC, please visit our website.
Why choose us?
* 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, increasing to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro-rata for part-time employees)
* Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Flexi scheme offering up to 2 days flexible leave per month (pro-rata for part-time employees)
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Job details
Date posted: 23 May 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £69,123 to £72,784 per year
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: F0022-25-0019
Locations: County Hall, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2EF
Job responsibilities
For further details, please see the attached job description and person specification. To apply, complete an NCC application via this link: https://jobs.northumberland.gov.uk/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=2024
Person Specification
Qualifications (Essential):
* Educated to degree level
* An appropriate social care or health professional qualification (e.g., DipSW)
* An appropriate management qualification or equivalent experience
Additional requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required.
Applications from those requiring Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome. Further info is available on the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Applicants must hold current UK professional registration. For details, see the NHS Careers website.
Employer details
Employer: Northumberland County Council
Address: County Hall, Morpeth, Northumberland, NE61 2EF
Website: https://www.northumberland.gov.uk/Home.aspx
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