Impactful Adult Safeguarding Social Worker

birmingham.gov.uk; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

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Job summary

Birmingham City Council is recruiting a Qualified Social Worker for the Safeguarding Service. You will manage safeguarding work with adults, assess risks, and coordinate responses across partners to achieve person-centred outcomes.

Role focuses on delivering high-quality statutory practice, safeguarding duties, and continuous learning within a specialist team. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Social Work England recognised qualification (such as CQSW, DipSW, CSS or equivalent) and current registration number.
• Experience working with adults, carers and partner agencies.
• Knowledge of adult social care legislation including Care Act 2014, MCA 2005, Human Rights Act 1998.

Responsibilities

• Receive and assess safeguarding concerns, identifying immediate risks and required actions.
• Undertake and coordinate Section 42 enquiries in line with the Care Act 2014.
• Work directly with adults to understand their wishes and achieve person-centred safeguarding outcomes.
• Consider mental capacity, consent, advocacy and safeguarding risks when planning interventions.
• Develop and review safeguarding plans to reduce risk and promote wellbeing.
• Gather, analyse and evaluate information from multiple agencies to inform decision‑making.
• Chair and contribute to multi-agency safeguarding meetings and discussions.
• Build effective partnerships with professionals, using constructive challenge where appropriate.
• Identify and respond to complex risks, including domestic abuse, self-neglect, exploitation and organisational abuse.

Skills

Social Work England registration

Risk analysis

Communication skills

Record keeping

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

Social work qualification

Job description

Birmingham City Council is recruiting a Qualified Social Worker for the Safeguarding Service. You will manage safeguarding work with adults, assess risks, and coordinate responses across partners to achieve person-centred outcomes.

Role focuses on delivering high-quality statutory practice, safeguarding duties, and continuous learning within a specialist team. Excellent communication and analytical skills are essential for success.