Operations Manager – Quality Practice and Safeguarding

East Sussex County Council

. Lead the Quality Practice and Safeguarding Team .

Posted 11/9/2026full-timeLewes • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £58,377 - £63,598 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading quality practices and safeguarding within Adult Social Care, with a strong focus on team management, change management, and adherence to relevant legislation. Capable of conducting audits, presenting findings, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance practice and policy.

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Registered Social WorkerTeam ManagementChange ManagementSafeguarding EnquiriesQuality Assurance

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Hard Skills

Legislation KnowledgeAudit OversightPolicy DevelopmentSafeguarding PracticesMARAC Duties

Soft Skills

Team MotivationCommunicationAdaptabilityCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Enhanced DBS CheckSocial Work England Registration

Industry Keywords

Adult Social CareEqual OpportunitiesAnti-Discriminatory PracticeOperational TeamsLearning Themes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the Quality Practice and Safeguarding Team
Support colleagues to develop and enhance practice within Adult Social Care and across East Sussex
Work in partnership with colleagues and local and national partners
Oversee complicated and difficult cases and support and manage change
Present, embed learning, and advise on safeguarding enquiries
Act as a link worker for operational teams
Ensure continuity regarding MARAC duties
Undertake, oversee, and report on audits
Contribute to quality assurance work and identify learning themes
Work with colleagues in other divisions to update policy and guidance
Adapt presentations for different audiences

Requirements

What you’ll need

Registered as a social worker with Social Work England
Experience managing teams, including staff supervision and management, team motivation and team building
Knowledge of relevant legislation and ability to apply it in practice
Experience managing change
Commitment to equal opportunities and ethical, anti-discriminatory practice
Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Service
Evidence of an overseas police check if the candidate has lived or worked abroad
Ability to work in the UK or eligibility for UK work sponsorship

Benefits

Comp & perks

IT provided to enable working from home on some days
Diverse range of benefits to support employees during employment
Interviews via Microsoft Teams unless an in-person interview is requested
Reasonable adjustments available for candidates with disabilities