Adult Protection Lead Officer - WDN06119
| Posting date: | 15 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £50,622.73 to £55,349.22 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 28 September 2025 |
| Location: | Dumbarton, G82 1QL |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | West Dunbartonshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | WDN06119 |
Summary
Job Description
Are you passionate about safeguarding adults at risk and driving forward public protection standards?
West Dunbartonshire Health and Social Care Partnership is seeking a strategic and dedicated Adult Protection Lead Officer to lead multi-agency efforts and ensure our statutory responsibilities are met with excellence.
What You’ll Do:
* Coordinate and monitor adult protection work across partner agencies.
* Lead the development of policies, procedures, and improvement plans.
* Support the Adult Protection Committee and its subgroups.
* Provide expert guidance on legislation, case reviews and governance.
* Deliver multi-agency training and raise public awareness of adult protection.
Who You Are:
* A qualified social work professional (DipSW or equivalent) registered with SSSC.
* Experienced in public protection, policy development, and multi-agency collaboration.
* Skilled in performance analysis, service improvement and strategic planning.
* A confident communicator with the ability to influence and lead.
What You’ll Gain:
* A pivotal role in shaping adult protection services across West Dunbartonshire.
* Opportunities for professional development through national networks and training.
* The chance to make a lasting impact on the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable adults.
Ready to lead with purpose and drive change in adult protection?
Apply now and be the voice for those who need it most.
Requirements
This post is considered as Regulated Work with Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found here.
Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.
The Individual
The successful candidate will benefit from the following:
WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:
• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer’s contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support
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