This is an exciting opportunity to join the Safeguarding Adults Team at WNC. The Team is responsible for for ensuring we have an effective and responsive approach to managing safeguarding alerts raised by individuals and organisations.The Team is responsible for managing safeguarding's at the front door making robust decisions as to the actions that need to be taken, as well as ensuring where it does not meet the safeguarding criteria we respond with information and guidance on alternative pathways.In addition, the Team are responsible for leading on S42 enquiries where an organisation is the alleged source of risk, undertaking all actions to ensure the risks identified are reduced or removed and plans support this.Our benefitsWe offer a wide range of benefits to our employees, these include:Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days annual leave per year, 29 days for senior managers (pro rata, depending on how many hours per week you work), plus bank holidays. An additional 5 days, linked to continuous service, and ability to purchase up to 6 weeks additional leave per year.Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.Car Lease schemeEmployee Assistance Programme - We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation. Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.Commsave- Free membership to Commsave Credit Union who provide a variety of savings accounts, loans, a monthly lottery draw and more!Ongoing training and development opportunities.A variety of flexible working options to support your work/life balance, including full or part time, term time, 9-day fortnight, etc. (subject to business needs).Our West Ways of Working – We want our workforce to thrive, and we equip our employees with the right technology to support hybrid and collaborative working, on or off site, depending on the role.Making a difference - If you want to use your skills and experience with an organisation that are genuinely invested in making a difference, are committed to improving people's lives, and whose success has a direct impact on the wellbeing of your family, friends and people in your local area, then West Northamptonshire Council is the place for you.What will you be doing?The Team support the Safeguarding Hub that are responsible for managing the front door providing the initial response to a concern. This role will work specifically at the from door ensuring that we provide a prompt and robust decision making to keep people safe. The Assistant Team Manager will ensure that there is a consistent approach to managing the demand from safeguarding referrals, identifying themes and trends, working with partners to ensure that we receive good quality referrals that are appropriate for safeguarding action.About youThe role is challenging as you will need to be able to manage the fluctuating demands from the front door in numbers and complexity of concerns, be able to make decisions effectively and responsively on safeguarding issues and identify the pathway that will mitigate or reduce the risks that people are facing from potential abuse and/or neglect.You should be able to identify themes and be able to challenge partners to ensure the best outcomes are delivered for safeguarding adults.Level 5 leadership/management qualification or willingness to work towards it.Educated to a degree level in health and social care or related field or equivalent experience.Supervision/mentoring./coaching/training staff, preferably within a health and social care setting.Providing effective leadership, support and modelling engagement in the most challenging of circumstances, including with partner agencies, stakeholders and other professionals. Significant knowledge and understanding of the Care Act 2014; including awareness of current national policy drivers, legislation, affecting adult social care. E.g. Mental Capacity Act 2005, Health and Care Act 2022.About usWe're a new council, following one of the largest shake-ups in local government reform in recent history. As a new authority, we're embarking on an exciting journey to deliver exceptional services for our residents, customers and communities.Our vision at West Northamptonshire Council is 'to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive'. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.Hear more from our Chief Executive, Anna Earnshaw, about what it's like to work at West Northants Council https://youtu.be/lV0EfeUF4aUAt West Northants Council, it's about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.When potential is unlocked, talent thrives.Choose a career that offers you a true sense of achievement, fills you with pride and challenges you in a positive way, every day.West Northants Council, where careers thrive.
