Safeguarding Lead Officer
Job Summary
Working Pattern:
Full time
Advert Start Date:
23/10/2014
Advert End Date:
Closed for applications on 05/11/2014 23:59
Salary:
£33,128 to £36,676 grade 12
Job Category:
Social Care - Adult Service
Employment Location:
Priory House, Pity Me, Durham
Further Information
Vacancy NO: CAS/14/120A
Temporary until mid October 2015 subject to service review and return of the substantive postholder.
An opportunity exists to join a small team of dedicated Safeguarding Adults Lead Officers. This may prove to be an excellent professional career development opportunity for the right person. The successful candidate will benefit from the support available via a wider specialist safeguarding and practice development service.
The post will act as Lead Officer in the co-ordination of Safeguarding Adults cases. This involves determining the level and scope of intervention following the receipt of Safeguarding Adults referrals. The Lead Officer takes responsibility for chairing strategy meetings and subsequently for co-ordinating any investigative actions. The workload currently focuses cases connected with residential, nursing and supported living provisions in partnership with key stakeholders.
The successful candidate will be expected to have an excellent understanding of current systems and legal frameworks relating to Safeguarding Adults and will be required to be proactive in increasing and sharing their knowledge and understanding within the context of fulfilling their duties and responsibilities. It is anticipated they will have prior experience acting in a similar role, or considerable experience in contributing to the Safeguarding Adults investigative process.
Required Qualifications: DipSW or recognised equivalent Social Work Qualification or equivalent in health care i.e. nursing. HCPC or other relevant registration
The successful applicant for this post will be required to apply for a Disclosure & Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.
It is anticipated that interviews will be held on 20/11/14
For further information about the post, please contact: Eric Malkin, Senior Development Officer (Safeguarding) on 03000 268181.
Email: eric.malkin@durham.gov.uk
Apply on line or for further assistance contact the HR Resourcing Team, telephone 0191 3833081 (24 HR answer phone). Email hrresourcing@durham.gov.uk
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This job is closed for applications.