Qualified Adult Safeguarding Practice Lead

Qualified Adult Safeguarding Practice Lead
Role: Adult Safeguarding Practice Lead
Location: Manchester City Council
Pay: Up to £40 per hour
Contract: Locum
Ofsted: Good

Manchester City Council is looking for an experienced Adult Safeguarding Practice Lead to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing safeguarding practice and ensuring that high-quality adult safeguarding services are delivered effectively. You will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to safeguard vulnerable adults and support the development of best practices across services.

As part of this role, you will need to attend the office multiple times per week. However, given the breadth of the role, we may not be able to accommodate office attendance on fixed days, and flexibility will be required to ensure the demands of the role are met.

What You’ll Need:

  • Social Work England Registration

  • Social Work Qualification

  • At least 3 years’ experience in Adult Safeguarding or related areas

  • Experience in supervising or leading practice in safeguarding

  • Strong understanding of statutory requirements and adult safeguarding legislation

  • The ability to lead a team and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement

  • Flexibility to attend the office multiple times per week as required, with potential variations in office attendance days

Why Sheldon Phillips?

Because we actually listen to what you need. We’re not just here to fill roles—we’re here to find you the right fit in a supportive and rewarding team. That’s why social workers trust us to help them take the next step in their careers.

If you want to know more about this Adult Safeguarding Practice Lead role in Manchester, give Ellis Russell a call on 01635 226350 – let’s have a chat!

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