Rutland County Council
Team Manager, Safeguarding and DoLS
LE15 6HP
Key information
- Pay
- £48,226 - £50,269
- Hours
- Full-time
- Contract
- Contract
- Remote working
- 1 day remote
- Posted date
- 16 Jul 2026
- Closing date
- 30 Jul 2026
About this role
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