Investigating Manager
| Posting date: | 16 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £42,839 to £45,091 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 January 2026 |
| Location: | Trowbridge, Wiltshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wiltshire Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 6193 |
Summary
Salary: £42,839 - £45,091
Hours per week: 37 hours
Temporary/Fixed term: 6 months
Interview date: Wednesday 14 & Thursday 15 January 2025
Rolling advert: We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.
Adult Multi-Agency Safeguarding (MASH) - Safeguarding with Confidence
Our dedicated MASH Team is on the lookout for a dynamic Investigating Manager to join them!
The Adult MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub) Team offers crucial support to individuals who are at risk of or have experienced harm and have care and support needs. The team works closely with a variety of services and virtual partner agencies, these include Children’s Services, Police, various health colleagues, CQC and Advocacy as well as a range of voluntary and provider services.
As an Investigating Manager, you will oversee all aspects of Section 42 enquires concerning adults at risk. This will include setting actions, agreeing on minutes and maintain oversight of the investigation from start to finish. You will be responsible for monitoring the safeguarding process to ensure it is adequately completed and outcomes are actioned appropriately.
With a minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience in a social care setting, you should be able to demonstrate extensive professional development since qualifying. Holding a degree in Social Work alongside Social Work England registration will be essential. Our ideal candidate should possess substantial experience of case work with adults in a community health setting and leading safeguarding investigations alongside expert knowledge of social care legislation and policies relating to the safeguarding of adults at risk.
Hours per week: 37 hours
Temporary/Fixed term: 6 months
Interview date: Wednesday 14 & Thursday 15 January 2025
Rolling advert: We're continuously reviewing and interviewing applicants weekly for this job posting. We will stop accepting applications when sufficient applications have been received.
Adult Multi-Agency Safeguarding (MASH) - Safeguarding with Confidence
Our dedicated MASH Team is on the lookout for a dynamic Investigating Manager to join them!
The Adult MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub) Team offers crucial support to individuals who are at risk of or have experienced harm and have care and support needs. The team works closely with a variety of services and virtual partner agencies, these include Children’s Services, Police, various health colleagues, CQC and Advocacy as well as a range of voluntary and provider services.
As an Investigating Manager, you will oversee all aspects of Section 42 enquires concerning adults at risk. This will include setting actions, agreeing on minutes and maintain oversight of the investigation from start to finish. You will be responsible for monitoring the safeguarding process to ensure it is adequately completed and outcomes are actioned appropriately.
With a minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience in a social care setting, you should be able to demonstrate extensive professional development since qualifying. Holding a degree in Social Work alongside Social Work England registration will be essential. Our ideal candidate should possess substantial experience of case work with adults in a community health setting and leading safeguarding investigations alongside expert knowledge of social care legislation and policies relating to the safeguarding of adults at risk.
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