Strategic Adult Safeguarding Officer

We are looking for a Strategic Adult Safeguarding Officer, on a full-time, fixed-term contract until 31st December 2025 or secondment basis for internal candidates. This exciting opportunity has become available as the current holder has been promoted internally to the Interim Head of Safeguarding on secondment basis. 

At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependant on the needs of the service.

About you...

Join us as a Strategic Adult Safeguarding Officer and make a real difference. You will play a pivotal role in promoting and embedding a high-quality strategic and operational approach to safeguarding adults across Adult Social Care by balancing government, national and local directives. 

About the team...

Reporting to the Head of Safeguarding, you will be working alongside a team of experienced and knowledgeable safeguarding professionals which comprises the following four teams: Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS), Strategic Adult Safeguarding, Bracknell Forest Safeguarding Board Business Unit and the Child Death Overview Panel Team. This creates a dynamic environment requiring a mix of strategic thinking, collaboration and compassion. You will join a team that is committed to continuous improvement and where your expertise and knowledge matter and will make an impact. 

Key responsibilities...

Alongside the current Strategic Adult Safeguarding Officer, you will:

• Chair all Adult Social Care safeguarding meetings for consistent safeguarding practice.
• Support and advise Adult Social Care operational teams in delivering person-centred strengths-based safeguarding responses.
• Monitor Adult Social Care safeguarding systems and processes and identify areas for improvement or learning that emerge.
• Design and provide adult safeguarding training programs for Adult Social Care operational teams, ensuring alignment with national competency frameworks and addressing key safeguarding risks and issues pertinent to the local area.
• Attend, contribute and participate in a range of multi-agency safeguarding forums.

Our benefits...

• 28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service.
• The opportunity to buy up to 10 additional days* annual leave per year and sell 5 days.
• Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance. 
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice for an electric car at a fixed monthly cost (subject to eligibility).
• An inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks. 
• Local government pension scheme.
• Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave. 
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits such as annual leave entitlements, occupational maternity/paternity leave, and more. (Terms and Conditions apply – please refer to candidate pack for more information.)
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities. 
• A great office location next to travel links and Bracknell Forest’s thriving town centre. 
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing. 
• Sports and Social Club.
• Staff dental and health plans. 
• Discounted leisure centre and gym membership. 
• Supermarket discount. 

*(pro rata for part time)

Our values...

At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you. 

Our support...

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process.  

Interview date...

Interviews will be held on 21st May 2025.

Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

Want to ask a question...

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact: 

Name: Dionne D’Sa

Job Title: Interim Head of Safeguarding

Phone Number: 01344 351506

At Bracknell Forest we champion equality, diversity and inclusion. At Bracknell Forest Council, we are always learning, ambition and inclusive. Please see our candidate pack for more details.

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.

Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying.

 We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.

Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.