We are looking for a Safeguarding Adults Manager (SAM) to join an Adult Safeguarding Team in North London.

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with significant post-qualified experience, including safeguarding and staff supervision.

About the team

• Chair and oversee Section 42 safeguarding enquiries — taking the decision on whether the s.42(1) duty is met, directing the enquiry, and signing off outcomes to ensure they are proportionate, defensible and compliant with the Care Act 2014.


• Triage and screen safeguarding concerns as they come through the front door, making timely decisions on threshold and the appropriate response, and prioritising by risk.


• Manage, supervise and support staff — providing case supervision, guidance and quality assurance to social workers and practitioners undertaking enquiries, and supporting their development.


• Apply Making Safeguarding Personal throughout, ensuring the adult's own desired outcomes remain central, that they are supported to participate, and that advocacy is arranged where needed.


• Manage risk and chair safeguarding meetings — leading strategy discussions and planning meetings, coordinating multi-agency responses, and overseeing risk management and safeguarding plans in complex cases.


• Work in partnership with health, police, providers and other agencies, maintaining accurate records and reports to evidence decision-making and inform the Safeguarding Adults Board.

About you

A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) is essential, with substantial post-qualified experience in adult safeguarding.

Experience chairing Section 42 enquiries and supervising or supporting other practitioners is essential.

Experience within a front door, duty or fast-paced adults setting is desirable.

What's on offer?

• £40 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)


• An opportunity to lead safeguarding within a busy Adult Social Care Front Door team.


• Located in a desirable area of North London, easily commutable via London Transport links.


• A varied role combining triage, Section 42 enquiry management and staff supervision.


• Valuable experience of fast-paced duty work, strengths-based practice and multi-agency coordination.


• A stable contract due to the ongoing demand of the service.


• A chance to further enhance your CV and skillset within adults social work.

For more information, please get in contact
Marcus Burns - Business Manager
mburns@charecruitment.com