Safeguarding Adults Board Business Manager - 05684

Westberks; Newbury; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in Newbury is seeking a Business Manager for the Safeguarding Adults Board. This newly created position involves overseeing business functions, managing reports, and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance safeguarding practices. The ideal candidate should have experience in business management within social care and strong organizational skills. The role offers hybrid working and excellent employment benefits including generous annual leave and training opportunities. If you're passionate about safeguarding, apply now to make a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working

Training and development opportunities

Generous pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Local discounts

Wellbeing Programme

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience working in a business management role within a social care or safeguarding environment.
• Knowledge of safeguarding adults legislation, policies and procedures.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build positive relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a solutions-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Managing the business functions of the Safeguarding Adults Board.
• Ensuring the timely and accurate production of reports, papers and other documentation.
• Coordinating meetings, including agenda setting and minute taking.
• Developing procedures and structures to oversee the quality of safeguarding practice.
• Collaborating with partner organisations to share information and drive forward safeguarding priorities.
• Supporting the Service Manager in managing the safeguarding agenda.
• Collaborating with other strategic partnerships to align Board priorities.

Job description

Are you an experienced professional looking for a rewarding role within the field of safeguarding adults? West Berkshire Council is seeking a Business Manager to support the operation of the Safeguarding Adults Board, dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of safeguarding are met for our community. This is a new role for West Berkshire. You will have a unique opportunity to help develop and shape the Board in collaboration with a new Independent Chair, using your knowledge and expertise in safeguarding adults to guide thinking and shape direction.

The Role

As the Business Manager for the Safeguarding Adults Board, you will play a crucial role in the effective operation and management of the Board. You will work closely with the Service Manager - Safeguarding Adults, the Independent Chair and other key stakeholders to ensure the successful delivery of safeguarding initiatives, strategic business planning and the coordination of safeguarding activities on behalf of the Board.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Managing the business functions of the Safeguarding Adults Board
• Ensuring the timely and accurate production of reports, papers and other documentation
• Coordinating meetings, including agenda setting and minute taking
• Developing procedures and structures to oversee the quality of safeguarding practice across the partnership area
• Collaborating with partner organisations to share information and drive forward safeguarding priorities
• Supporting the Service Manager in the overall management and delivery of the safeguarding agenda on behalf of the Board
• Collaborate proactively with other strategic partnerships to ensure Board priorities and objectives are aligned

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes

• Experience working in a business management role within a social care or safeguarding environment
• Knowledge of safeguarding adults legislation, policies and procedures
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing demands
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to build positive relationships with a range of stakeholders
• Proactive and self-motivated, with a solutions-focused approach

West Berkshire Council Offer Excellent Employment Benefits Such As

• Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
• Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
• Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
• Generous Local Government pension scheme
• Family friendly policies
• A range of local discounts
• Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
• You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) Rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sue Brain on 01635 519736 or email [e-mail].

This post is a Sensitive Post for the purpose of the Local Government Housing Act 1989 and the post-holder is therefore restricted from engaging in any prescribed political activities. In summary, this means that you are prohibited from holding political office and from involvement in any political activity within or outside the workplace. Full details of the restrictions can be found in the Council’s Policy and Guidance on Politically Restricted Posts.

If you are passionate about safeguarding and business management and want to make a positive impact in our community, apply now to join West Berkshire Council as the Business Manager for the Safeguarding Adults Board.

Equal Opportunities

The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment, and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

How To Apply

Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.

This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.

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