Safeguarding Team Manager – Adult Services

We are looking for an accomplished leader who has experience guiding a team through change and change projects to lead our Adults Safeguarding team.

For this role you will require management experience of Adult Safeguarding and DoLS, with the ability to use legislation and information to make confident, informed decisions.

You will also be comfortable supervising a diverse team of professionals – offering support, guidance and training opportunities.

No two days are ever quite the same in adult social care, so you’ll understand the importance of contingency planning and risk assessments. You will have the ability to remain calm in an emergency, tackle challenges with creativity and inspire confidence during times of uncertainty. 

Most importantly, you will be a great communicator – collaborating with teams from across the Council, presenting to key stakeholders when necessary, and championing the Council’s values and vision in all you do. 

There is no better place to work in London than Hackney; we have great pride in our borough, our communities, and our services. Hackney is one of London’s most vibrant and diverse boroughs. It’s one of the most sought after areas to live in London with good schools, parks and local amenities, as well as great transport links and vibrant and diverse communities.

If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.

The recruitment process is anonymous. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CVs.

When applying, there will be a number of questions relating to the post on the application form. It is essential that you complete the application questions, responding to each using examples of your skills, knowledge and experience.

We will not accept applications where Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been used to assist with completing the competency questions or any part of the application form.

This application process replaces a supporting statement.

Closing date for applications:07 July 2024 (22.59)

Interview date:22 July 2024

We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.

Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.