Adult Social Care Safeguarding Lead

Salary Basis Per annum

Leave Entitlement 32 days

Final date to receive applications 09/07/2026, 23:55

Lead, develop and uphold expert adult safeguarding practice, bridging strategic priorities and operational delivery to protect Sutton residents at risk of harm.

• Mentor and Empower Staff: Deliver high‑quality coaching, mentoring, and reflective case supervision; provide management oversight when the Team Manager is away.
• Shape Policy and Training: Translate research and legislation into practical training, policies, and guidance for internal teams and multi‑agency partners.
• Model Best Practice in Complex Cases: Directly handle and model expert statutory social work practice for high‑risk adult cases.
• Drive Quality and Performance: Lead casework audits and quality assurance to meet key performance indicators and prepare for regulatory inspections.
• Champion Multi‑Agency
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Act as Self‑Care Support Lead and Person in Position of Trust (PIPOT) Lead, chair professional meetings, and foster relationships with external partners.

We are looking for a dedicated, highly skilled social work professional who balances technical expertise with empathy.

• Qualified Social Worker: Possess a professional Social Work Degree and active registration with Social Work England (SWE).
• Advanced Training: Evidence of post‑qualifying training relevant to a social work specialism (e.g., Safeguarding).
• Vetting: Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and relevant Council vetting.

• Statutory Expertise: Minimum 4 years of post‑qualifying experience within Adult’s Statutory Services, with a robust track record in assessments, support planning, risk analysis, and case reviews.
• Complex Case & Line Management: Minimum 3 years of autonomous management of high‑complexity cases, risk decision‑making under pressure, and line‑management responsibilities.
• Legal & Technical Knowledge: Working knowledge of the Care Act (2014), Mental Capacity Act (2005), and related safeguarding legislation.
• Quality Assurance: Proven experience in auditing casework, implementing procedures, and chairing multi‑agency meetings.
• Communication & Autonomy: High‑level written and oral communication skills; confident in making judgements independently.
• Flexibility & Presence: Excellent organisational skills, ability to meet deadlines, work from the office, and conduct essential home visits and meetings.

• Holding a Best Interests Assessor (BIA) qualification is highly desirable.

• A generous annual leave entitlement of 26‑32 days plus bank holidays (pro‑rata if part‑time).
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, adoption and dependants leave.
• Two volunteering days per year.
• Flexible Working – Smarter Working Scheme (dependent on the role).
• Adjustable and agile working arrangements using Google Chromebooks.
• Learning and development portal with a range of courses.
• Discounts on local shops, restaurants, gyms and leisure centres.
• Interest‑free season ticket loans.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Bicycle loan facilities and cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Electric vehicle leasing scheme.
• Confidential health & wellbeing and counselling support.