37 Hours Per week
Due to the retirement of the current post holder, Bridgend County Borough Council, have an exciting opportunity for an exceptional professional to be appointed as our Service Manager for our Safeguarding services, Liberty Protection Safeguards and Secure Estate Services. You will be the Lead professional for Adult Social Care Services and work as part of the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), specifically with responsibility for safeguarding adults; in addition you will be responsible for the administration and implementation of the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), and the soon to be implemented Liberty Protection Safeguards (LPS), as well as managing the Social Services Secure Estate Team in HMP Parc.
You will be a registered social worker and an experience manager in adult social work services, with an in-depth and broad knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory functions and national guidance that pertains to children, young people and adults, particularly safeguarding and mental capacity. You will have experience of managing complex safeguarding arrangements, as well as experience of multidisciplinary and multi-agency working, knowledge of MARAC and MAPPA Processes and Parole Board Hearings preferably across traditional organisational boundaries.
The successful candidate will be able to greet customers in Welsh
Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees
We offer a range of benefits designed to attract, develop, and reward our employees – click here to find out more
Applicants should note that a criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) will be necessary for the successful applicant, as well as Ministry of Justice vetting to work in within the Prison
For informal discussions please contact Jackie Davies Jacqueline.Davies@bridgend.gov.uk
Closing Date: 22 March 2023
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