We have an exciting role on offer within our Adult Social Care and Health service as a Access Safeguarding Lead Officer.
If you are an experienced manager looking for progression or a new challenge this could be the opportunity for you. We are looking for a values-driven, passionate Access Safeguarding Lead Officer to be part of our senior leadership team in an exciting period of transformation, partnership growth and innovation.
Within this service area, you will support adults across the lifespan, working with individuals with a diverse range of needs, including physical disabilities, autism, substance use, experiences of homelessness, and needs arising from abuse or neglect.
You would be responsible for leading the DoLS Team, Access Safeguarding Team, Hospital Social Work Team and our East and West Locality Teams in delivering an effective social work service. You will be expected to be an ambassador for practice standards, championing excellence in safeguarding practice; to lead service development; develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders and to deputise for the Head of Access Safeguarding.
You will receive superb development opportunities and career planning alongside flexible working with the option of a blended working environment (home and office where appropriate). New staff joining Middlesbrough can expect a warm welcome from the teams, our Director and Chief Executive, and full induction process.
At Middlesbrough, we truly live our values and incorporate them into everything we do. We are passionate about improving the lives of our residents, focused on achieving best outcomes and creative in the way we work with residents, ensuring they get the best support available. If this is you, this may be the opportunity you are looking for!
Please note anyone employed in this position will need to be registered, or eligible for registration, with Social Work England.
If you would like to talk through this opportunity further, please contact Ruth Musicka,
Please note Middlesbrough Council do not currently offer sponsorships.
The above post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.