Service Manager, Safeguarding Team

Service Manager, Safeguarding Team
Pay rate £476.68 per day
Contract role
Vitalis are recruiting for an experienced Service Manager to work in a Safeguarding Team in Somerset.
The service manager will provide high quality compassionate leadership and operational management for the Somerset-wide Safeguarding Service. They will ensure that the service is efficient and effective, that the work is undertaken in line with organisational requirements including business and governance processes and that defensible decision making and the principles set out in the statutory guidance are integral to all that the service does. We are looking for an experienced registered professional and manager with: A high level of legal literacy; the ability to apply relevant legislation in practice alongside professional priorities and principles of ethical practice while adhering to the Local Authority’s statutory responsibilities. The ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with partner agencies and contribute to the work of the Somerset Safeguarding Adults Board. The ability to constructively challenge others and provide direction and guidance, and who actively contributes to and creates safe, open learning cultures where learning is embedded into practice. Thinking and acting creatively, and challenging circumstances and environments that marginalise, exclude, or oppress are central to who the candidate is. The role is Somerset-wide. There are hybrid working opportunities; it is expected that the candidate will be office based at least 2 days a week.
 
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Whether you’re a qualified social worker, or have an interest in housing or SEND roles, we have the opportunities you’ll want to hear about.
 
Don’t forget, if this role isn’t the perfect fit, we’re confident we can find one that is. We recruit across a wide range of public sector specialisms, including:

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
  • Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
  • Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
  • Looked After Children (LAC)
  • Children’s Social Work
  • Adult Social Work
  • Service Manager
  • Head of Service
  • Team Manager
  • Assistant Team Manager
  • A wide range of housing roles
  • Careers in SEND in local authorities

Let us help you take the next step in your career. Get in touch with me today to explore our exciting opportunities!
Contact me on olivia.russell@vitalissocialcare.co.uk or 07521053670 for more information.