Team Manager, Safeguarding and DoLS

Rutland County Council

Are you ready to lead, inspire and make a lasting impact? Whether you’re an experienced Team Manager or looking to progress into your first management role, this is an exciting opportunity to join our Safeguarding Team. We are looking for a passionate and driven professional with a background in Adult Social Care to help shape services that protect and improve the lives of vulnerable adults.

The role…

As the Team Manager, Safeguarding and DoLS, the main functions of the role are:

• To be the Safeguarding Adults Lead for Rutland County Council, ensuring practice is in line with Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland (LLR) Safeguarding Adults Boards Policies and Procedures
• Work collaboratively with partners to facilitate the identification of harm and abuse, chair safeguarding meetings and lead on development of protection plans
• Evaluate safeguarding data to identify themes and performance requirements
• To provide professional guidance and expertise for Community Deprivation of Liberty casework and oversee complex safeguarding cases

Who you are…

To be successful in the role you will need:

• Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England
• Experienced in line management and associated responsibilities
• Proven ability to work within legal frameworks
• Ability to work collaboratively with your peers across Adult Social Care and the Integrated Care System and other external partners
• Able to demonstrate analytical and problem-solving skills

The successful applicant for this post will be subject to an enhanced check by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The costs for the DBS and Social Work England registration are paid by us.

Please note the postholder will need to have a full driving licence as driving around the county is essential.

The Team Manager, Safeguarding and DoLS interviews will be held face to face on 05 August 2026.Please be advised this could be subject to change, in which case we will give appropriate notice.

We will be reviewing applications on a regular basis and inviting those who meet our essential person specification criteria to interview. If you’re interested in this role, we strongly encourage you to apply without delay.

Our offer to you:

Rutland Council is committed to Flexible Working and understands the benefits of supporting employees to manage their work and life balance, whilst meeting the needs of the service.

We are committed to supporting and empowering our staff to be the best workers that they can be and Rutland Council is the place you want to be.    Our benefits go beyond the salary – being part of a great team, excellent Local Government Pension, generous annual leave, opportunities to learn and develop your career, and a demonstrable commitment to supporting the health and wellbeing of our staff.

Whilst the base for this post is Oakham, Rutland, the Local Authority offers a hybrid working practice.  As well as working from home, we feel it is important that you have the opportunity to spend time in the workplace with your colleagues to help you learn, develop and engage.

Find out more:

To learn more about working with us visit https://jobs.rutland.gov.uk or if you have any queries about this role please contact Katherine Willison, Head of Adult Social Care on 01572 758490 or at kwillison@rutland.gov.uk or Kelly McAleese, Principal Social Worker and Quality Lead on 01572 758167or at kmcaleese@rutland.gov.uk

If you are experiencing problems or have any queries about the application process, please call us on 01572 758291or email us at recruitment@rutland.gov.uk

Please be aware that in the event of a high volume of applications, we may close this vacancy before the advertised closing date.

All recruitment correspondence, including interview details, will be sent out via email from the Jobs Go Public site. If you require documentation/correspondence in an alternative format, please contact the Recruitment team.

Rutland County Council is committed to Equality and Diversity and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  Everyone at Rutland County Council has a responsibility for, and is committed to, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Children, Young People and Vulnerable Adults and for ensuring that they are protected from harm.