Adults Social Worker - Inquiry Officer - Yorkshire and the Humber - Job iPeople SC Solutions Limited

iPeople Solutions; Leeds; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Adults Social Worker to join their team in Yorkshire and the Humber. In this full-time role, you will play a crucial part in safeguarding vulnerable individuals, working closely with experienced Senior Practitioners and collaborating with various agencies to ensure the highest standards of care. Your expertise will help navigate complex safeguarding inquiries, making a meaningful impact on the lives of those you serve. If you are passionate about social work and committed to promoting welfare, this opportunity could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a qualified social worker in Adult Social Care.
• Experience in safeguarding positions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be the Inquiry Officer for safeguarding concerns requiring Social Work capability.
• Develop effective relationships with health professionals and local services.

Skills

Safeguarding

Social Work

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Relevant Social Work Qualification

Job description

Adults Social Worker – Inquiry Officer – Yorkshire and the Humber

iPeople SC Solutions is currently recruiting for an Adults Social Worker to work for our client based in Yorkshire and the Humber.

East Riding Council are looking for a Social Worker with a relevant qualification and experience to be involved in the delivery of our statutory safeguarding duties to a high standard.

You will work under the direction of skilled and experienced Senior Practitioners to undertake safeguarding enquiries on behalf of the Local Authority, collaborating with colleagues from other agencies (e.g., Health, Police, CQC, and Commissioning) promoting Making Safeguarding Personal.

Main Duties of the role

Be the Inquiry Officer allocated to specific safeguarding concerns and enquiries which require Social Work capability within the parameters of the Directorate’s agreed policies and procedures. Pro-actively work towards the timely resolution, recording, and closure of safeguarding enquiries in line with agreed timescales and team performance frameworks.
Identify and process any safeguarding and ‘quality of care’ issues linking closely with Commissioning Teams to ensure appropriate action is taken to protect and promote people’s welfare. Refer appropriate issues to the relevant agencies (e.g., CQC; NHS; Police) and internal teams in a timely manner to ensure that the quality and standard of services provided are at agreed levels.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with health professionals, private providers, and voluntary sector and local referral management services to ensure the smooth transition of clients through the system.

This is a full-time position, working flexibly over 5 days per week (Monday – Friday).

Minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a qualified social worker in Adult Social Care; Safeguarding positions would be preferred.

If you are interested in this position, please apply with your CV.