Empowering Safeguarding Practitioner

South Tyneside Council; South Tyneside; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Staff development

CARE framework

Job summary

South Tyneside Council is seeking a Safeguarding Practitioner to join the Safeguarding Adults Team in the Town Hall and Civic Offices. The role focuses on strengths-based interventions under the Making Safeguarding Personal agenda to help adults with care and support needs achieve their outcomes.

You will work to Section 42 Enquiries and advise colleagues and partners on safeguarding requirements, attending multi-agency meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in adult safeguarding legislation and practice.
• Commitment to Making Safeguarding Personal.
• Willingness to undertake further bespoke learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Undertake duties including Section 42 Enquiries under the Care Act 2014.
• Support colleagues and partner organisations on safeguarding requirements.
• Attend multi-agency complex management meetings.

Job description

South Tyneside Council is seeking a Safeguarding Practitioner to join the Safeguarding Adults Team in the Town Hall and Civic Offices. The role focuses on strengths-based interventions under the Making Safeguarding Personal agenda to help adults with care and support needs achieve their outcomes.

You will work to Section 42 Enquiries and advise colleagues and partners on safeguarding requirements, attending multi-agency meetings as needed.