Safeguarding Adults Manager
| Company: | Charles Hunter Associates Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £40 to £40 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | North London, SW2 1EG |
| Working pattern: | Hybrid - 2 days remote |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 24 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 24 Oct 2026 |
Summary
We are looking for a Safeguarding Adults Manager (SAM) to join an Adult Safeguarding Team in North London.
This role requires a Social Work Qualification with significant post-qualified experience, including safeguarding and staff supervision.
About the team
- Chair and oversee Section 42 safeguarding enquiries - taking the decision on whether the s.42(1) duty is met, directing the enquiry, and signing off outcomes to ensure they are proportionate, defensible and compliant with the Care Act 2014.
- Triage and screen safeguarding concerns as they come through the front door, making timely decisions on threshold and the appropriate response, and prioritising by risk.
- Manage, supervise and support staff - providing case supervision, guidance and quality assurance to social workers and practitioners undertaking enquiries, and supporting their development.
- Apply Making Safeguarding Personal throughout, ensuring the adult's own desired outcomes remain central, that they are supported to participate, and that advocacy is arranged where needed.
- Manage risk and chair safeguarding meetings - leading strategy discussions and planning meetings, coordinating multi-agency responses, and overseeing risk management and safeguarding plans in complex cases.
- Work in partnership with health, police, providers and other agencies, maintaining accurate records and reports to evidence decision-making and inform the Safeguarding Adults Board.
About you
A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) is essential, with substantial post-qualified experience in adult safeguarding. Experience chairing Section 42 enquiries and supervising or supporting other practitioners is essential. Experience within a front door, duty or fast-paced adults setting is desirable.
What's on offer?
- £40 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
- An opportunity to lead safeguarding within a busy Adult Social Care Front Door team.
- Located in a desirable area of North London, easily commutable via London Transport links.
- A varied role combining triage, Section 42 enquiry management and staff supervision.
- Valuable experience of fast-paced duty work, strengths-based practice and multi-agency coordination.
- A stable contract due to the ongoing demand of the service.
- A chance to further enhance your CV and skillset within adults social work.
For more information, please get in contact
Marcus Burns - Business Manager
mburns@charecruitment.com
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