Surrey Safeguarding Board Manager

The starting salary for this permanent, full-time position is £52,047 per annum based on a 36 hour working week.

Surrey Safeguarding Adults Board (SSAB) is excited to be seeking a proactive and dedicated Board Manager to ensure the work of our multi-agency partnership is managed effectively.

In line with Surrey County Council's hybrid working policy, this role is open to remote working and will require occasional travel for meetings.

Rewards and Benefits:

• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 30 days after 5 years' service
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, shopping and many more
• 2 paid volunteering days plus 1 team volunteering day per year
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources

About the Role

The Surrey Safeguarding Adult Board (SSAB) is dedicated to helping and protecting adults in Surrey who have care and support needs and who are experiencing, or are at risk of, abuse or neglect. We ensure there are effective processes in place to prevent and respond to abuse and neglect, raise awareness among the public and professionals about the importance of adult safeguarding, and ensure that those working with adults have the right skills to safeguard them.

As the Board Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting the SSAB's mission. Employed by the Council, you will enjoy a high level of autonomy, working closely with the SSAB's Independent Chair and Executive Members.

As the Surrey Safeguarding Board Manager you will:

• Provide direction and support to the SSAB's sub-groups
• Manage a small, dedicated team
• Oversee the development and management of the SSAB's website and social media
• Develop training programmes and resources
• Collaborate with colleagues across the national SAB network

Your work in this role will directly contribute to safeguarding adults in Surrey, ensuring they are protected from abuse and neglect. If you're ready to be part of a team that values your unique perspective and is dedicated to making a difference, we want to hear from you.

Shortlisting Criteria

To be considered for shortlisting for this position, your CV and personal statement will need to clearly evidence the following:

• Experience of working within a multi-agency setting and effective partnership working
• A good knowledge of safeguarding legislation and process
• Experience of setting and delivering priorities within a business planning framework
• Excellent communication skills
• Effective prioritisation ability to manage several workstreams simultaneously
• Ability to write, edit and review policy and procedures
• A willingness to embrace training on a coaching approach to management and supervision

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 22/12/2024 with interviews to follow.

We look forward to receiving your application, please click on the apply online button below to submit.

Our Commitment

Surrey County Council is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. A guaranteed interview will be offered to all disabled applicants where:

• The candidate has evidenced the minimum criteria for the role through their application
• The candidate has chosen to share that they have a disability on the application form

Our application form and onboarding process will provide an opportunity to request any reasonable adjustments for the interview and/or the role.

We want to be an inclusive and diverse employer reflecting the community we serve and particularly welcome applications from all underrepresented groups.