Safeguarding Social Work Lead — Complex Case Expert

Somerset Council; Taunton; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Somerset Council’s Safeguarding Adults service is seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner to lead safeguarding across the county, ensuring rights, outcomes and independence for adults. You will provide expert guidance on complex cases and work with health, partners and communities.

Hybrid working is available. This role requires travel across Somerset; a vehicle for work purposes is essential. Starting salary £41,771 rising to £46,142, with 30 days annual leave and a 37-hour week.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England.
• Extensive post-qualifying experience within Adult Social Care.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and relevant legislation.
• Experience of leading complex casework and supporting practitioners.
• Ability to provide professional challenge, guidance and leadership.
• Strong analytical skills, professional judgement and decision-making ability.
• Excellent communication and partnership working across multi-agency settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership and advanced practice within the Safeguarding team.
• Take a lead role in complex safeguarding cases, including Section 42 enquiries and high-risk situations.
• Support and develop Social Workers through reflective supervision, mentoring and case discussion.
• Promote best practice in Mental Capacity Act, Court of Protection and legal frameworks.
• Lead and coordinate safeguarding responses, ensuring timely and proportionate interventions.
• Analyse complex information and support evidence-based decision making.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external partners to improve safeguarding outcomes.
• Contribute to quality assurance, audits and continuous service improvement.
• Support the Service Manager with performance, development of staff and service delivery.

Skills

Qualified Social Worker

Social Work England registration

Lead complex safeguarding cases

Analytical skills

Communication

Partnership working

Education

Social Work degree

Post qualifying CPD

Job description

Somerset Council’s Safeguarding Adults service is seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner to lead safeguarding across the county, ensuring rights, outcomes and independence for adults. You will provide expert guidance on complex cases and work with health, partners and communities.

Hybrid working is available. This role requires travel across Somerset; a vehicle for work purposes is essential. Starting salary £41,771 rising to £46,142, with 30 days annual leave and a 37-hour week.