Safeguarding Adults Team Manager 10286
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Team Manager 10286 permanent contract 37 hours per week 50166 to 54277 per annum Grade L Norwich
Are you passionate about protecting adults with care and support needs committed to the principles of Making Safeguarding Personal relational and outcome focused practice and keen to lead a dynamic team
If so Norfolk County Council is seeking an enthusiastic person for the role of a Safeguarding Adults Team Manager within Adult Social Care. This is an opportunity to work as part of a vibrant team collaborating with a range of professionals who share your commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of Norfolks residents.
As Safeguarding Adults Team Manager you will drive best practice and quality in safeguarding enquiries inspire practitioners and nurture their development in safeguarding practice. Your leadership will support ongoing professional growth ensuring the team is at the forefront of best practice around safeguarding with the relevant knowledge and skills.
We are looking for a motivated and dedicated person to help lead the Safeguarding Adults Team who champion high standards and can support the professional development of practitioners. You will be an effective communicator with a proven track record of working collaboratively with other professionals and organisations to make a difference in the lives of adults.
Before you apply we recommend reading the full Job Description and Person Specification to help you demonstrate you meet the criteria. Please ensure you include a statement in your application to demonstrate why you feel you meet the person specification and job description for this post. CVs submitted without a supporting statement about this post may not be accepted.
You need to be registered with Social Work England as a practising Social Worker or with the Health and Care Professions Council as a practising Occupational Therapist.
We offer a 2000 welcome payment for qualified and experienced Social Work or Occupational Therapy Team Managers new to Norfolk County Council. Amount to be repaid in full should you leave within two years of employment.
For experienced Social Workers or Occupational Therapists new to Norfolk County Council we promise to try and match or better your existing salary providing its in the spectrum of the grade advertised.
If you would like an informal discussion about the role before applying please contact Helen Thacker Head of Service - Safeguarding at
These are some benefits you can enjoy by working for Norfolk County Council:
- Competitive salary
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Health and Wellbeing services including fast-track physiotherapy and a free counselling service
- Flexible working opportunities including flexi-time part time remote and hybrid working dependent on your job role and business need.
- Financial benefits such as:
- Norfolk Rewardsour employee discounts programme which helps yousave money on almost anything from everyday groceries and clothes to holidays new technology gym membership trips to the cinema and days out.
- ABlue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers
- Relocation expenses (where applicable)
- An advance of your expenses if you travel for work
- Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution life assurance death in service payments and dependants pensions.
Tax efficient ways of getting extra pension and new bikes
Access to our tax efficient car lease scheme for greener travel enabling you to lease a brand new ultra-low emission vehicle (subject to eligibility)
A payment if you refer someone you know to a hard to fill job
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We would like to make you aware that priority consideration for this post may be given to current employees who are at risk due to restructure within the organisation or are in a redeployment position.
Redeployment closing date: 18 May 2026
All other applicants closing date: 26 May 2026
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