At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a skilled team managing safeguarding referrals for vulnerable adults.
- Company: Join Wiltshire Council, a friendly and inclusive workplace.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working model, and commitment to employee wellbeing.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and a supportive work environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in safeguarding adults at risk while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Social work qualification and management experience required.
The predicted salary is between 52413 - 54495 £ per year.
Salary: £52,413 - £54,495 (Inclusive of 7.5% market supplement)
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: 17 September 2026
Our Adult Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) service is looking for a team manager. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a highly skilled, well established multi-agency team that manages safeguarding referrals across the county for adults with care and support needs who may be experiencing or are at risk of abuse or neglect.
Using a multi‑agency approach the team works closely with partners including Police, Health Services, Children’s Services, CQC, Fire Service, Advocacy and voluntary organisations to assess risk, share information, investigate concerns, and deliver coordinated, person‑centred safeguarding responses that promote safety and wellbeing.
The post holder will lead and manage the Adult MASH team, including Social Workers, Information Officers, and Minute Takers, ensuring safeguarding concerns are assessed and progressed effectively in line with legislation, local policies, and multi-agency procedures. They will provide leadership and oversight of complex and high-risk cases, support robust decision-making, and work closely with police, health, and other partner agencies to deliver coordinated safeguarding responses.
The role includes managing staff performance and development, contributing to the work of the Safeguarding Adults Board, leading service improvement using data and audits, and ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and desired outcomes of adults at risk.
The successful candidate will have a social work qualification, with significant post-qualification and management experience. They will have strong knowledge of Adult Safeguarding and the Mental Capacity Act, alongside proven skills in leadership, staff supervision, performance management, and policy implementation. The successful applicant will be an effective problem solver, able to work collaboratively with partner agencies, use their own initiative, maintain accurate records, and be confident using IT systems. A Level 5 management qualification, or equivalent experience, is desirable.
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. 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: Emma Townsend, at emma.Townsend@wiltshire.gov.uk
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Statement of commitment to equality and inclusion: Disability Confident Employer.
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