Job summary
Salary: £46,041 -£48,472 pro rata (Inclusive of 7.5% Market Supplement)
Hours per week: 30 hours
Interview date: To be confirmed after shortlisting
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Our dedicated MASH Team is on the lookout for a dynamic Investigating Manager to join them.
The Adult MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub) Team offers crucial support to individuals who are at risk of or have experienced harm and have care and support needs.
The team works closely with a variety of services and virtual partner agencies, these include Childrens Services, Police, various health colleagues, CQC and Advocacy as well as a range of voluntary and provider services.
Our ideal candidate should possess substantial experience of case work with adults in a community health setting and leading safeguarding investigations alongside expert knowledge of social care legislation and policies relating to the safeguarding of adults at risk.
This position comes with a 7.5% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis.
Main duties of the job
As an Investigating Manager, you will oversee all aspects of Section 42 enquires concerning adults at risk. This will include setting actions, agreeing on minutes and maintain oversight of the investigation from start to finish.
For more complex investigations, involving care homes or hospital wards you will be required to take on the role of Investigating Officer.
You will be responsible for monitoring the safeguarding process to ensure it is adequately completed and outcomes are actioned appropriately.
With a minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience in a social care setting, you should be able to demonstrate extensive professional development since qualifying.
Holding a degree in Social Work alongside Social Work England registration will be essential.
Contact details:Eleanor Smith, Team Manager, at Eleanor.Smith@wiltshire.gov.uk
About us
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos.
Our hybrid working model means office staff are on site for at least half their hours, community-based staff carry out at least half their admin time in a workplace, and customer-facing roles work entirely from their service location.
We are committed to creating a workplace where positive relationships thrive and everyone feels engaged, supported and able to do their best.
We do not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect, guided by our vision and Our Identity.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To operate as an Advanced Social Work Professional / Advanced Occupational Therapist
Professional taking the investigating manager role in Adult Protection.
The role involves complex
work with regard to the Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act interface. Providing a consultative
role based on developing skill, experience and expertise within Wiltshire.
To use advanced expertise
and knowledge to triage referrals, establish thresholds on which to base action plans and to take the
overall management of investigations .
To be proactive in the development and implementation of
Safeguarding Adults at Risk and Making Safeguarding Personal.
To play a part in service
development and lead on efficient and effective delivery of practice standards and service quality.
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
To be a specialist on Safeguarding/Adult protection matters within the team, playing a part in
ensuring that all members of Wiltshire Council are working in accordance with current policies,
procedures and strategies to include the application of the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS via
advice given at the point of triage and over the phone.
To act as an investigating manager regarding adults at risk by overseeing all elements of the s42
enquiry including; setting the actions; agreeing minutes; and concluding the investigations. This to
cover all the investigations within the council from start to finish.
For more complex investigations to take the role of Investigating Officer for example an
investigation into a care home or hospital ward.
To provide independent specialist advice and consultancy to staff and other relevant agencies on
matters pertaining to Safeguarding Adults and the implementation of policies, procedures and
strategies
To support the development of behaviour and practice of team members and other colleagues to
ensure high quality and effective social work practice via taking part in the quarterly training
meetings.
To contribute to staff development in the specialist area of Safeguarding Adults at risk by helping
to facilitate training and by modelling specialist skills
To ensure the investigation and monitoring safeguarding process is adequately completed,
outcomes identified and actioned appropriately
To maintain a knowledge base of relevant law, policy and practice trends in the area of Adult
protection to inform others
Develop close effective working relationships with partners.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To operate as an Advanced Social Work Professional / Advanced Occupational Therapist
Professional taking the investigating manager role in Adult Protection.
The role involves complex
work with regard to the Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act interface. Providing a consultative
role based on developing skill, experience and expertise within Wiltshire.
To use advanced expertise
and knowledge to triage referrals, establish thresholds on which to base action plans and to take the
overall management of investigations .
To be proactive in the development and implementation of
Safeguarding Adults at Risk and Making Safeguarding Personal.
To play a part in service
development and lead on efficient and effective delivery of practice standards and service quality.
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
To be a specialist on Safeguarding/Adult protection matters within the team, playing a part in
ensuring that all members of Wiltshire Council are working in accordance with current policies,
procedures and strategies to include the application of the Mental Capacity Act and DoLS via
advice given at the point of triage and over the phone.
To act as an investigating manager regarding adults at risk by overseeing all elements of the s42
enquiry including; setting the actions; agreeing minutes; and concluding the investigations. This to
cover all the investigations within the council from start to finish.
For more complex investigations to take the role of Investigating Officer for example an
investigation into a care home or hospital ward.
To provide independent specialist advice and consultancy to staff and other relevant agencies on
matters pertaining to Safeguarding Adults and the implementation of policies, procedures and
strategies
To support the development of behaviour and practice of team members and other colleagues to
ensure high quality and effective social work practice via taking part in the quarterly training
meetings.
To contribute to staff development in the specialist area of Safeguarding Adults at risk by helping
to facilitate training and by modelling specialist skills
To ensure the investigation and monitoring safeguarding process is adequately completed,
outcomes identified and actioned appropriately
To maintain a knowledge base of relevant law, policy and practice trends in the area of Adult
protection to inform others
Develop close effective working relationships with partners.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CQSW, DIPSW, CSS or BSc SW
- DepCOT, Social Work England Registered
- Professional Qualification In Occupational Therapy
- Registered with Social Work England as an Occupational Therapist
- Minimum of three years post qualification experience working in the field of Adult care/Adult protection
Desirable
- Full PQ Award (Levels 1 6)
- Approved Mental Health Professional or have experience of working within a team supporting people with learning disabilities.
- Best Interest Assessor
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of three years post qualification experience working in the field of Adult care/Adult protection
- Extensive experience of case work with adults in a local authority Social Services of community health setting, including work with users, carers and a range of professionals across all sectors
- PQ Award or evidence of equivalent practice development, including an extensive professional CPD record.
- Evidence of in depth knowledge and experience of supporting people with dementia related illness
- Expert knowledge of relevant legislation, national policy and strategy background in relation to specialist areas
- Expert knowledge of relevant legislation, national policy and strategy background in relation to current health and social care policies.
- Expert knowledge of social care legislation and policy as it relates to safeguarding of adults at risk
- Displays a commitment to the protection and safeguarding of adults at risk
- Extensive experience of leading safeguarding investigations
- Displays a commitment to the implementation of the Mental Capacity act and Human Rights Act
- The ability to work autonomously, under pressure and to strict deadlines
- Fluent in English
Desirable
- Best Interest Assessor
- Good knowledge of the interface between the Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act
- Understanding and awareness of the roles of CQC and other regulatory requirements
- In-depth knowledge and experience of supporting people with learning disabilities where appropriate
- Experience of safeguarding with people with a learning disability
- Experience of partnership working
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- CQSW, DIPSW, CSS or BSc SW
- DepCOT, Social Work England Registered
- Professional Qualification In Occupational Therapy
- Registered with Social Work England as an Occupational Therapist
- Minimum of three years post qualification experience working in the field of Adult care/Adult protection
Desirable
- Full PQ Award (Levels 1 6)
- Approved Mental Health Professional or have experience of working within a team supporting people with learning disabilities.
- Best Interest Assessor
Experience
Essential
- Minimum of three years post qualification experience working in the field of Adult care/Adult protection
- Extensive experience of case work with adults in a local authority Social Services of community health setting, including work with users, carers and a range of professionals across all sectors
- PQ Award or evidence of equivalent practice development, including an extensive professional CPD record.
- Evidence of in depth knowledge and experience of supporting people with dementia related illness
- Expert knowledge of relevant legislation, national policy and strategy background in relation to specialist areas
- Expert knowledge of relevant legislation, national policy and strategy background in relation to current health and social care policies.
- Expert knowledge of social care legislation and policy as it relates to safeguarding of adults at risk
- Displays a commitment to the protection and safeguarding of adults at risk
- Extensive experience of leading safeguarding investigations
- Displays a commitment to the implementation of the Mental Capacity act and Human Rights Act
- The ability to work autonomously, under pressure and to strict deadlines
- Fluent in English
Desirable
- Best Interest Assessor
- Good knowledge of the interface between the Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act
- Understanding and awareness of the roles of CQC and other regulatory requirements
- In-depth knowledge and experience of supporting people with learning disabilities where appropriate
- Experience of safeguarding with people with a learning disability
- Experience of partnership working
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
UK Registration
Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see
NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).
