Head of Adult Safeguarding
We are seeking a committed and experienced senior Adult Social Worker to lead the Safeguarding Team on the beautiful Island of Guernsey, in the Channel Islands in the capacity of Child Protection Conference Chair & Safeguarding Manager.
As the successful applicant you will;
- be responsible for ensuring that there are robust structures, systems, and processes in place to promote a high standard of safeguarding adults.
- provide a strong visible, operational management of services and multi-agency partnership working with safeguarding partners.
- provide operational management of adult safeguarding social care services and line management to the Adult Safeguarding Team, providing operational direction on all aspects of adult safeguarding and any associated legislative changes
- ensure the service has a comprehensive adult safeguarding training plan and will deliver and work with colleagues to develop and monitor the training resources as required.
A full, detailed job specification is available on application.
Please note; Guernsey has adopted the AfC banding system, but have applied their own salary scale.
The Guernsey Band 8A salary range £67,355 to £80,716 plus an annual bonus of £1,605 and higher unsocial hours enhancements; 36% evening/Saturday and 72% Sunday/BH.
Annual leave starts at 36 days up to 42 days with full credit for NHS service for annual leave and sick leave.
The States of Guernsey delivers a diverse range of healthcare; their Social Work service provides an excellent Adult Safeguarding service supported by Social Work professionals recruited to a very high standard.
Person requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker with current UK registration
- A relevant post-graduate qualification
- Current or recent experience in a senior Adult Safeguarding role
- Experience in developing policies, procedures, and protocols.
- Strong presentation skills with the ability to provide training to staff and managers
- Strong management skills with the ability to lead and develop staff, maximise their potential
The benefits of working in Guernsey include:
- A higher-than-UK salary.
- A flat rate 20% income tax.
- No Council tax or VAT
- A relocation payment of £5,000*
- Temporary initial staff accommodation may be available, (subject to availability) and a generous allowance for private rental accommodation*
- A continental lifestyle, where the people are friendly, and crime is very low.
*Full T&C in relocation directive
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If this role is not for you, please remember we offer a generous £500 Bonus for any successful friend or colleague referrals.