Investigating Manager at Wiltshire Council

Trowbridge, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Aug, 26

Salary

48472.0

Posted On

14 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Section 42 Enquiries, Safeguarding Investigations, Case Work, Social Care Legislation, Adult Safeguarding, Multi-Agency Collaboration, Investigation Management, Risk Assessment

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Salary: £46,041 - £48,472 pro rata (Inclusive of 7.5% Market Supplement) Hours per week: 37 & 30 hours Rolling advert: We are continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received. 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 Children’s Services, Police, various health colleagues, CQC and Advocacy as well as a range of voluntary and provider services. 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. 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. Why us? Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. Find out more about Our Identity, staff networks, and employee benefits here [https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/why-us]. 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. Contact details Eleanor Smith, Team Manager, at Eleanor.Smith@wiltshire.gov.uk [Eleanor.Smith@wiltshire.gov.uk]. Please ensure to regularly check your spam or junk folder for any communication from us regarding the status of your application. Application criteria Please download and read the role description and person specification. [https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/media/19519/CA12-1328-Investigating-Manager/pdf/CA12-1328_Investigating_Manager.pdf?m=1774431825123] We understand that AI tools can support you in preparing job applications. However, we value authenticity and would encourage you to ensure your submission genuinely reflects your own experiences, skills, and motivations. While we welcome applications from job seekers who require skilled worker sponsorship, we are not able to issue a defined certificate of sponsorship due to limitations in our sponsorship capacity. We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion [https://eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.wiltshire.gov.uk/equality-diversity-public-sector-duty&data=04|01|Bethany.Farrer@wiltshire.gov.uk|151f7da412574c942b8e08d948674193|5546e75e3be14813b0ff26651ea2fe19|0|0|637620430580127574|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|1000&sdata=5CkvE0a359djyKPfpad1RWNIfayHtAmrr4s+KbvYZzw=&reserved=0] Disability Confident Employer [https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/disability-confident-guidance-for-levels-1-2-and-3/level-2-disability-confident-employer] Application process [https://jobs.wiltshire.gov.uk/help-and-support] Wiltshire Council does not accept unsolicited CVs or candidate details from recruitment agencies that are not appointed under a current, valid contract or approved supplier arrangement (including through our neutral vendor, Comensura). Submission of unsolicited CVs or candidate details to the Council, whether directly or to individual employees, will not be considered as an introduction and will not create any obligation on the Council to pay any fees. If a candidate whose details have been submitted speculatively is subsequently appointed through a compliant route, no agency fee will be payable in respect of the unsolicited submission. Agencies wishing to work with the Council must do so only via our approved procurement processes and neutral vendor arrangements.

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of Section 42 enquiries for adults at risk, including setting actions and maintaining oversight of investigations. Act as the Investigating Officer for complex cases involving hospitals or care homes to ensure outcomes are actioned appropriately.