About the role
THIS ROLE IS OPEN TO INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY
This is an exciting opportunity to work as a Safeguarding Adults Team Manager.
This is a chance to lead and build on the work that the Safeguarding Provider Team have been doing and put your mark on the future direction of travel in an important area of our work at NNC.
This role involves staff supervision, holding team meetings, sickness and performance management, overseeing duty system, dealing with complaints and working within key legislation such as The Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
What will you be doing?
You will be involved in the day-to-day prioritisation of the team’s workload and prioritising timely allocations to meet the key performance indicators as well as working in partnership with stakeholders including NSAB and Provider Services. We are looking for someone who loves a challenge, is a team player with creative problem-solving skills and ability to prioritise and work under pressure. You will receive regular supervision and support from the Service Manager.
Your role will also be key in helping shape our services and embedding the new ways of working.
About you
If you are interested in this role or have any questions relating to it, you can speak to Sarah Morris on 07770 738474 or Sarah.Morris@northnorthants.gov.uk
Our benefits
We offer:
- a competitive salary
- a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.
- opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
- generous leave entitlement (27 days, rising to 32 days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
- agile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.
About us
We are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country. Our vision for North Northants is to be 'A place where everyone has the best opportunities and quality of life'.
Our priorities are:
- helping people live active fulfilled lives
- caring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunities
- enabling a thriving and successful economy
- leading on a green and sustainable environment
- ensuring our communities are connected so they can shape their lives and where they live
- providing modern public services
Our values, as chosen by our staff, are - Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive and Trustworthy.
Your differences make us different - Achieve Together.
We are undertaking consultation with the Trade Unions on terms and conditions and the future NNC pay structure and during this time are appointing new employees on interim spot salaries. You will be advised of the outcome and any impact on your role once this work is complete.
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