Adults Senior Social Worker - Safeguarding - Chelmsford - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care agency is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker for its Safeguarding Triage team in Chelmsford. This full-time role involves managing safeguarding concerns, collaborating across teams, and adhering to Care Act thresholds. The ideal candidate will have a degree in social work, registration with Social Work England, and substantial experience in UK social services. Competitive pay is offered at £237 per day, with opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexibility and variety

Professional growth opportunities

Network building

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in social work.
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant frontline experience in social services in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Triage and manage new safeguarding concerns in Adult Social Care.
• Collaborate with team members to enhance safeguarding measures.
• Document all safeguarding activities accurately and thoroughly.

Skills

Social work experience

Triage management

Collaboration

Record-keeping

Education

Degree or equivalent in social work

Current Social Work England registration

Job description

Overview

Adults Senior Social Worker – Safeguarding, Chelmsford, Full-time, £237 Daily

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join Essex County Council’s Safeguarding Triage team service on an ongoing contract. Earn a competitive salary of £237 per day while being part of a new, innovative approach to managing safeguarding concerns in Adult Social Care. In this role, you will focus on triaging new safeguarding concerns and support effective decision-making to ensure proper progression of section 42 enquiries.

Perks and benefits

• Flexibility and Variety: As a locum, you enjoy the freedom to explore different roles without the long-term commitment, keeping your career dynamic and varied.
• Professional Growth: Joining this ground-breaking team offers unique opportunities for professional development and the chance to influence systems that make a real difference in the community.
• Network Building: Work closely with colleagues across all areas, providing a fantastic opportunity to build strong professional networks across Essex.
• Work-Life Balance: With full-time hours and a structured schedule, maintain a satisfying work-life balance that suits your personal needs.

Role overview

We are looking for Senior Social Workers to join ECC’s Safeguarding Triage team service. Your focus will be on triaging and managing all new safeguarding concerns referred into Adult Social Care. This is a new innovative approach for Essex County Council, and the successful applicant will be part of a team that will shape how we ensure safeguarding is made personal when applying Care Act thresholds. The role and function of this team is to support effective decision-making to ensure section 42 enquiries are progressed appropriately. There will be strong links with all quadrants as section 42 enquiries will remain their responsibility, so there is an opportunity to build strong networks in all areas.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent in social work
• Current Social Work England registration
• Significant frontline experience in Social Services within the UK working as a qualified Social Worker

What you will do

• Triage and manage new safeguarding concerns within Adult Social Care, guiding decisions to ensure cases are handled promptly and effectively.
• Collaborate with team members across various quadrants to maximise the impact of safeguarding measures.
• Apply innovative approaches to adapt and refine the safeguarding processes as part of an evolving team effort.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of all safeguarding activities, documenting progress and outcomes.
• Engage with service users and other stakeholders with an empathetic and informed approach, making safeguarding personal.

Location and lifestyle

Chelmsford is a fantastic place to live and work, offering a lively urban lifestyle with excellent transport links, delightful parks, and rich cultural heritage. Enjoy the perfect blend of city life and quaint charm, making it an ideal location for professionals looking to balance work and leisure. Chelmsford invites you to discover its vibrant community and welcoming atmosphere. Join us in making a difference while enjoying everything this wonderful city has to offer.

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