Community Safeguarding Practitioner – Flexible Hours

Kent County Council; Whitfield; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Professional development opportunities

Local government pension scheme

Annual leave

Job summary

Kent County Council is recruiting for roles within the Thanet and South Kent Coast Adult Safeguarding Team. The post involves managing safeguarding enquiries, risk assessments, and working closely with individuals, carers and a wide range of partner agencies to ensure timely and proportionate responses.

You will contribute to safeguarding practice development, supervision and reflective practice, with opportunities for flexible working and professional development within the local government

Qualifications

• Must hold a professional qualification in Social Work, Nursing or Occupational Therapy and be registered with the relevant body.
• Experience of managing risk and safeguarding.
• Full UK Driving License.

Responsibilities

• Undertake safeguarding enquiries under Section 42 of the Care Act.
• Complete risk assessments and work with individuals, carers and partner agencies.
• Respond to safeguarding concerns in a timely and proportionate way.
• Undertake Mental Capacity Act assessments as part of safeguarding activity.
• Promote safeguarding excellence within the service.

Education

Professional qualification in Social Work, Nursing or Occupational Therapy

Job description

Kent County Council is recruiting for roles within the Thanet and South Kent Coast Adult Safeguarding Team. The post involves managing safeguarding enquiries, risk assessments, and working closely with individuals, carers and a wide range of partner agencies to ensure timely and proportionate responses.

You will contribute to safeguarding practice development, supervision and reflective practice, with opportunities for flexible working and professional development within the local government