Safeguarding Practitioner (Social Worker)
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
07/12/2021
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 22/02/2022 23:59
Job Category:
Social Care - Adult Service
Employment Location:
Morpeth
Further Information
Safeguarding Practitioner
The Council
Northumberland County Council operates a huge range of services across the largest county in the UK. Local Government’s ongoing challenges and the diversity of our residents means we have to work smarter. That’s why we want bold, creative and agile thinkers who can help us move forward and innovate.
For further information about working for Northumberland County Council, please click here: http://www.northumberland.gov.uk/working
The Service
Northumberland County Council Safeguarding Adults Team provide a statutory duty to those adults with care and support needs who are experiencing, or are at risk of, abuse or neglect and as a result of those care and support needs are unable to protect themselves from either the risk of,or the experience of abuse or neglect.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Safeguarding Enquiry/Triage Team which comprises Safeguarding Managers; Senior Practitioners; Safeguarding Practitioners and Social Workers. The Team leads on adult safeguarding across the County contributing to the prevention of abuse and neglect. The Team reports to the Chief Executive and the Safeguarding Adults Board in relation to local safeguarding arrangements providing assurances about the support and protection of adults at risk.
The role
To work alongside and in partnership with individuals, families and carers using a range of interpersonal and communication skills.
To be able to work effectively and positively in a multi-agency framework demonstrating excellent communication skills
To be aware of and implement adult safeguarding policies and procedures and directly undertake work in this area eg conduct safeguarding investigations
To demonstrate professional curiosity to positively assess and manage risk in complex situations
To establish and maintain appropriate working relationships with individual service users, groups, families and the staff of other agencies.
To make case recordings and provide reports in accordance with statutory and agency requirements. To use information technology as appropriate.
We are offering:
A starting salary of £32,910
Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (or other pension scheme)
A wide range of staff benefits including a competitive annual leave provision
Flexible working arrangements
Essential requirements:
Degree in Social Work
Up-to-date understanding of the key issues and relevant theoretical background facing professionals in the field of adult safeguarding
At least two years social work/relevant experience
Significant experience of Adult Protection and Safeguarding Policies and procedures.
Experience of team working
Experience of positive decision making
Northumberland County Council is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sectors of the community. We recognise the difficulties that transgender applicants in particular may face during a recruitment process; any concerns regarding the process can be discussed with Rebecca Harding (Trans HR Support Officer) on 01670 623 130 or hrrecruitment@northumberland.gov.uk . We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. All applications to work on a part-time will be considered in line with the requirements of the post and the needs of the service.
For further information, please contact Judith Adams on 07870 366020 for an informal discussion.
Please note
This job is closed for applications.