Safeguarding Adult Service Manager

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Job description

Are you an experienced and dedicated professional looking for a challenging and rewarding role within a forward-thinking local authority? West Berkshire Council is seeking a Service Manager for Safeguarding to join our Adult Social Care Service, reporting to the Service Director for Adult Social Care. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality services and make a positive impact on the lives of our local community.

The Role

As the Service Manager for Safeguarding, you will be responsible for:

• Leading and managing the Safeguarding Team, ensuring the effective delivery of safeguarding services to adults at risk of abuse or neglect.
• Working collaboratively with partner agencies to promote and ensure the safety and well-being of vulnerable individuals.
• Overseeing the operation of the Safeguarding Adults Board and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
• Monitoring and evaluating safeguarding activity, providing reports and analysis to the Service Director and other key stakeholders.
• Ensuring the effective management of risks and complex cases, providing expert advice and guidance to staff.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of services through participation in quality assurance processes and service reviews.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Extensive experience and knowledge of safeguarding adults' issues, legislation, and best practices.
• Proven leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
• Strong partnership working skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage with individuals at all levels.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on delivering positive outcomes for service users.
• A relevant professional qualification and registration (e.g. Social Work England) is essential.

Why Work for West Berkshire Council?

West Berkshire Council is committed to supporting and developing its employees. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of excellent employment benefits, including:

• Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
• Access to a wide range of relevant training and development opportunities.
• Local government pension scheme.
• Family-friendly policies to support your personal and professional commitments.
• A range of local discounts, offering great savings on shopping, dining, and leisure activities.
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 30 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Melanie O'Rourke on 01635 503386 or email melanie.orourke1@westberks.gov.uk.

Join us at West Berkshire Council and make a difference in your community. Apply now to be part of our dedicated and passionate team.

Interview date: 8th April 2026.

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Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How to apply

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.

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