Safeguarding Officer

Are you a driven and experienced safeguarding professional looking for your next challenge? Do you have the leadership skills to coordinate effective multi-agency collaboration to protect vulnerable adults? If so, we want to hear from you. Barnsley Council is seeking a committed and proactive Safeguarding Officer to support the work of the Barnsley Safeguarding Adults Board, working to the Strategic Safeguarding Partnership Manager. This is a pivotal role working alongside statutory safeguarding partners to ensure that adults at risk across Barnsley are protected through effective, collaborative safeguarding arrangements. You will contribute to the delivery of the Barnsley Safeguarding Adults Board's priorities, support governance and professional practice, and ensure that the voice of adults at risk is central to all safeguarding activity., · Work closely with the Strategic Safeguarding Partnership Manager and Board Chair to ensure effective governance and oversight.

• Play a lead role in developing and establishing the organisation's approach to safeguarding adults and in maintaining and reviewing the organisation's implementation plan for safeguarding adults in line with current legislation and best practice.
• Contributing to policy review, helping with data collection and analysis
• Monitor national and local safeguarding developments and ensure the Board's work reflects current legislation and best practice.
• Coordinate Safeguarding Adults Reviews (SARs), monitor progress, and design and deliver learning events and evaluate the impact of learning on practice
· Facilitate multi-agency working and support Board subgroups and task-and-finish groups to deliver the strategic plan.
• Collate and analyse safeguarding data to support performance monitoring and strategic planning.
• Contribute to the production of the Board's annual report, business plan, newsletters and webpage.
• Undertake research to inform evidence-based decision-making and share best practice.
  
  Experience in safeguarding or partnership working within adult social care, health, or related sectors.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, policy, and best practice.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively across agencies.
• Commitment to promoting the voice and rights of adults at risk.
  
  At Barnsley Council you can start a career that makes a real difference to people's lives, helping our council and residents to be the best they can be.
We're an award-winning council and one of the biggest employers in the borough, supporting around 243,000 people. We put people at the heart of everything we do, and that includes our employees. As part of the team, we offer lots of benefits and rewards to support you to thrive and grow, like flexible working, employee discounts, support for your health and wellbeing, and opportunities for training and development to grow your career and develop your skills. There's so much happening in our thriving borough, and now's the perfect time to join our excellent Safeguarding & Quality Assurance team as we work to make Barnsley the place of possibilities.
• We're an award-winning team and one of the biggest employers in the borough supporting around 243,000 people.
• Working at Barnsley Council means being part of a team that makes a real difference to people's lives, where you can develop the skills you need to make change happen.
• If you join the team you'll receive great pay alongside an excellent pension scheme. With flexible working we'll also support your work/life balance, helping you to adjust your hours and take time off when you need it.
• We'll help you to develop your career and grow your skills with opportunities for training and development.
• There's so much happening in our thriving borough and your talent and skills will help us make
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• Key to our success is working with our residents, partners, businesses and organisations and building these partnerships to bring about change in Barnsley.
About the Post: Make a real difference in the lives of adults at risk in Barnsley.


• A highly supportive and collaborative work environment
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid working
• Opportunities for professional development and growth
The chance to shape safeguarding practice in Barnsley for years to come Help us ensure every adult in Barnsley is safe, supported, and respected. We're impressed. Are you? It's the perfect time to join our excellent team. Interview date - 28 May 2026 Please use the documents below to help support you with your application form. Job Profile: Vacancy Exposure Profile: Please ensure you view the job profile for this role, as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria. We welcome the opportunity to have a chat about the role and are happy to address any questions you may have about flexible working arrangements, including as a result of caring responsibilities. We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued and everyone truly feels able to be themselves. If you have any support needs during the recruitment process, please let us know. CV's are not accepted for this role. At Barnsley Council, we believe in second chances and value diversity. Our recruitment process is inclusive, and we welcome applicants with past convictions. We're committed to fairness and do not discriminate. Join us in building a future where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. #InclusiveHiring #SecondChances"