Social Work Deputy Team Manager - Short Break Service

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Job Title: Social Worker Deputy Team Manager - Short Break Service

Specialism: Social Work - Adult Safeguarding
Location: Guernsey, Channel Islands, UK
Salary: £46,152 - £62,310 annually
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Lead with Compassion. Manage with Purpose. Thrive in Guernsey.

We are seeking a committed and compassionate Deputy Team Manager - Social Work (Short Break Service) to join our Adult Safeguarding team in the stunning island setting of Guernsey, UK. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity offering a competitive salary of £46,152-£62,310 per annum and the chance to step into a meaningful leadership role that blends frontline safeguarding with strategic service development.

Make a genuine impact within a highly respected Short Break Service, working collaboratively to safeguard vulnerable adults and uphold dignity, independence, and wellbeing across the community.

Perks and Benefits:

• Full-Time Stability: Fully integrate into a high-performing, values-led team with the consistency of a permanent role.

• Attractive Salary: Earn a competitive annual wage that reflects your skills, experience, and leadership capability.

• Career Progression: Access structured professional development opportunities and leadership support tailored to your goals.

• Supportive Culture: Join a nurturing environment that places a high value on empathy, inclusion, and innovation in safeguarding.

• Island Lifestyle: Live and work in Guernsey, a picturesque island offering pristine beaches, safe communities, and a fantastic quality of life.

What You Will Do:

• Lead on complex safeguarding functions including Duty to Inquire and full Adult Safeguarding Investigations, following established protocols and legislation.

• Actively participate in the Multi-agency Safeguarding Referral Decision Hub, ensuring robust strategy decisions for adults at risk.

• Provide high-level safeguarding consultation and advice to internal departments and external partners, championing best practice.

• Work as part of a specialist multi-agency safeguarding team, using your expertise to influence systemic improvements