Job Details
Safeguarding Adults Board Manager
Location – Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road, Stretford, M32 0TH. The role is hybrid, with expectation of a weekly presence in the office
Salary range – Band 12- £53,895- £57,186 per annum
Working Pattern – Full time, 36.25 hours per week Monday to Friday, hybrid arrangement
Working hours – Core hours are 8.45am- 5pm, however the office is open from 7.00 am until 5.30 pm, and there may be occasions where activity takes place outside of core hours
We will offer flexibility where we can – if you are interested in a role, please speak to the recruiting manager about what flexibility they might consider.
Many of our colleagues can work from home for one or more days a week and/or they flex the hours they work. We call this SMART working, and it gives you the option to flex your days and hours so you can fit your work around your life and life around your work.
Contract type – permanent
Application deadline – 2nd June 2025
Interview type – In person
About the Role
As Safeguarding Adults Board (SAB) Manager, you will work closely with the Independent Chair, statutory partners, and the wider safeguarding network to drive forward Trafford’s safeguarding agenda.
You will be responsible for:
- Coordinating and supporting the strategic work of the TSAB
- Ensuring effective governance and oversight of safeguarding practices
- Driving learning from Safeguarding Adult Reviews (SARs) and embedding best practice
- Developing and strengthening partnerships across health, social care, the voluntary sector, and wider members of the SAB partnership
- Leading on key projects to improve outcomes for adults at risk
This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with strong safeguarding expertise who are looking to develop leadership experience in a high-profile strategic role, and those with a passion for adult safeguarding and working with partners to make a difference for our vulnerable residents.
About you
Your style and approach will reflect our values and behaviours: you will be committed to continually learning & improving the way you do things to ensure effective outcomes for our residents; valuing and respecting others’ contribution, you will work together to deliver service; you will take ownership of your actions and strive to getting things right first time and learn from when things do go wrong; you will enjoy taking personal responsibility to resolve issues and change what you do and how you do it to make a difference.
You’ll also be able to demonstrate experience in developing pathways and processes which improve service delivery and outcomes for our residents, alongside leadership abilities and excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
You should also have a minimum of 4 years’ experience in an adult safeguarding field. This can be in Social Care, Health, or other related areas.
About us
Trafford Council and its partners in the public, private and third sectors have a Vision which sees us working together to close inequality gaps and maximise Trafford’s huge potential.
Our vision: Trafford – where all our residents, businesses and communities thrive.
Trafford is a lively, prosperous place to put down roots and build a career. The council and Trafford schools employ around 8,000 people, who are central to making the area great. In return for their commitment, the council offers its employees development opportunities, as well as a fair and flexible workplace. The council is a Living Wage Employer.
Additional Information
Please note the advert will close early if we receive a high number of applications.
An enhanced DBS check with children/adults barred list check will be required.
You will have flexibility in terms of hybrid working at home and in the office.
Contact Details
For more information on this role, or to arrange an informal conversation, please contact:
Charlotte Walker, Assistant Director- ASC Quality & Improvement - Charlotte.Walker@trafford.gov.uk or 07855 977 214 (Please do not send CVs to this email address)
About the benefits
You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centered and values-based organisation that promotes a positive permission culture. Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford.
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