Safeguarding Social Worker

Peterborough First group; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Cycle to Work scheme

Car lease scheme

Generous local government pension

Paid volunteering hours

Job summary

Peterborough City Council is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join the Adult Safeguarding Team. You will screen and manage safeguarding concerns, undertake enquiries, and collaborate with health, police, housing and provider partners to achieve positive outcomes for adults at risk.

We value professional curiosity, analytical skills and a person-centred approach, with opportunities to contribute to multi-agency safeguarding processes and complex risk management.

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Knowledge of Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and safeguarding legislation.
• Skilled in assessment, risk analysis and professional decision-making.
• Confident working in a multi-agency environment and building effective professional relationships.
• Able to manage competing demands in a busy service.

Responsibilities

• Screen and manage safeguarding concerns.
• Undertake enquiries where appropriate.
• Collaborate with health colleagues, police, providers and housing teams.
• Gather information, assess risk and make informed decisions.
• Contribute to multi-agency meetings and safeguarding processes.

Skills

Social Work England registration

Risk analysis

Multi-agency collaboration

Person-centred practice

Education

Social worker qualification

Job description

All about the Role

As a Social Worker within our Adult Safeguarding Team, you will play a pivotal role in protecting adults with care and support needs from abuse and neglect. Working within a fast-paced team you will be responsible for screening and managing safeguarding concerns, undertaking enquiries where appropriate, and working collaboratively with a wide range of professionals to achieve positive outcomes for adults at risk.

No two days are the same. You will work alongside health colleagues, police, providers, commissioners, housing teams and community services to gather information, assess risk and make informed decisions. The role offers a unique opportunity to develop specialist safeguarding knowledge while supporting adults to achieve outcomes that matter to them.

You will be expected to demonstrate strong analytical skills, professional curiosity and a person-centred approach to safeguarding practice. You'll have opportunities to contribute to multi-agency meetings, organisational safeguarding enquiries, provider concerns, Mental Capacity Act decision-making, and complex risk management arrangements.

All about our Team

Our Adult Safeguarding Team is a supportive, experienced and highly respected service that sits at the heart of Adult Social Care. We are responsible for receiving and triaging safeguarding concerns across Peterborough and work closely with partners to ensure adults at risk receive the right support at the right time.

The team consists of Social Workers, a Senior Social Worker and a Safeguarding Co-ordinator, supported by a Team Manager. We pride ourselves on collaborative working, reflective practice and supporting one another through complex and challenging situations.

We are a friendly team who value learning, development and innovation. Staff receive regular supervision, opportunities for continuing professional development, and access to specialist safeguarding training. Whether you are an experienced practitioner or looking to develop your safeguarding expertise, you will find a welcoming environment where your skills and ideas are valued.

We embrace flexible and hybrid working arrangements while maintaining strong team connections and a shared commitment to delivering outstanding safeguarding practice.

All about You

We are looking for a qualified and enthusiastic Social Worker who is passionate about safeguarding adults and improving outcomes for vulnerable people.

You'll be:

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Able to demonstrate sound knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and safeguarding legislation.
• Skilled in assessment, risk analysis and professional decision-making.
• Confident working in a multi-agency environment and building effective professional relationships.
• Able to manage competing demands in a busy and dynamic service.
• Committed to person-centred, strengths-based practice.

Most importantly, you'll share our commitment to empowering adults, promoting independence and ensuring that safeguarding remains focused on achieving meaningful outcomes for the people we support.

Our Benefits

We value our colleagues and have developed a number of benefits in addition to our generous annual leave starting at 25 days + bank holidays, sick pay and local government pension scheme…

• Access to a range of benefits via our Employee Benefits Platform, including in-store and online discounts as well as our Cycle to Work and Home & Electronics schemes
• Buy up to 10 days additional annual leave (pro-rata)
• Access to car lease scheme
• Take your bank holidays flexibly to better suit your personal circumstances
• Make Additional Voluntary Contributions (Shared Cost AVCs) to your pension with tax and National Insurance savings
• Access to development opportunities including apprenticeships to support your personal and professional growth
• Paid volunteering hours each year so you can make a positive impact on our community during your normal working day
• Access to our equality, diversity and inclusion network
• Opportunities to receive Employee Recognition Awards

Our Commitments

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are a person who has or considers yourself to have a disability and you require reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.