Safeguarding Early Response Manager

Job Introduction

Job Title: Safeguarding Early Response Manager
Salary: £53,111 - £57,109 per annum 
37 Hours per Week
Location: Wildwood, Worcester / Homeworking
Team: Safeguarding Early Response Team
Permanent 

The Role: 

Are you a confident and experienced safeguarding professional ready to lead a dynamic team at the forefront of adult safeguarding?

We are seeking a strategic and compassionate leader to head our dedicated Safeguarding Early Response Team, established in 2023 to strengthen decision-making under Section 42(1) of the Care Act 2014, identify patterns and trends, and prevent future safeguarding concerns.

This is a pivotal leadership role offering the opportunity to shape safeguarding practice across the organisation and influence outcomes for adults with care and support needs. You’ll provide expert oversight, guidance, and assurance in how safeguarding concerns are identified, assessed, and addressed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of safeguarding professionals, providing expert advice, coaching, and supervision
• Oversee consistent, proportionate, and legally sound decision-making for safeguarding concerns
• Analyse safeguarding data to identify patterns, themes, and trends, informing strategic planning and quality assurance
• Take the lead on safeguarding concerns in provider services, working with providers, commissioners, quality assurance, regulators, and partner agencies
• Contribute to the development of safeguarding policy, practice, and training to strengthen safeguarding culture
• Represent the service at multi-agency safeguarding meetings, panels, and boards

About You:

You’ll be a confident safeguarding leader with a strong understanding of adult social care legislation, particularly the Care Act 2014. You’ll bring experience in managing complex safeguarding concerns, leading a team, and working collaboratively across systems to improve outcomes

What We Offer:

• A supportive and collaborative working environment
• Ongoing professional development and leadership training
• The opportunity to influence safeguarding at a strategic level
• A chance to work closely with multi-agency partners and contribute to system-wide improvement

 You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage 

• Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us? 

Some of these offers include: 

• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible. 

For further information please contact:  Sarah Cox at SCox2@worcestershire.gov.uk or 07563 570100

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

Equality & Diversity: The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.

Application Closing Date: Monday 27th October 2025
Anticipated Interview Date: Monday 3rd November 2025