Senior Social Worker - Safeguarding

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Ruthin; Hybrid; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Wales seeks a Senior Social Worker specialized in safeguarding to ensure compliance with statutory duties and work collaboratively with stakeholders. This role offers opportunities for professional development and training, along with a supportive team environment. Candidates must hold a recognized qualification in social work and be registered with Social Care Wales. The position offers flexible working, generous leave, and other employee benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working opportunities

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Focus on Employee Wellbeing

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must hold a qualification in social work (degree or equivalent).
• Experience in safeguarding adults at risk.
• Strong communication skills and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Ensure statutory duties regarding safeguarding adults are achieved.
• Implement effective legislative processes.
• Support career progression with training and development.

Skills

Registration with Social Care Wales

Understanding of Social Services and Wellbeing Act

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in Social Work or equivalent

Job description

Senior Social Worker - Safeguarding

Job Reference: AHOS00070D1AGE
Location: Ruthin / Agile working
Salary: Grade 9, £39,152 to £42,839 per annum.
Hours: 37 per week
Contract: Permanent

Essential Requirements:

Registration with Social Care Wales as a social worker
Applicants must hold a qualification in social work i.e. degree or social work predecessor e.g. DipSW.

We are a dedicated team who ensure that Denbighshire statutory duties in regard to safeguarding adults at risk are achieved. As a team we are involved in the implementation of effective legislative processes that allow individuals to acknowledge the impact positive risk taking can have in their lives, to be protected from potential and actual risk of harm and to strive towards their desired outcomes.

A thorough understanding of the guidance within the Social Services and Wellbeing Act in relation to safeguarding adults is the cornerstone for this role, and working to implement the legislative timescales whilst engaging with significant stakeholders to ensure a consistent and robust approach to safeguarding will be the overall challenge of this role.

This is an enthusiastic team, which is both welcoming and supportive towards team members. There is the opportunity of gaining new knowledge and skills in an area of work that promotes choice and control to the citizens of Denbighshire.

This post offers a development opportunity for the right candidate to focus on a specific area of social work. Applications are welcome from experienced Grade 8 Social Workers who are looking to progress and those who are currently working at a Grade 9 level, who are seeking the opportunity to specialise.

There is a commitment to actively support career progression, with appropriate training where necessary.

We welcome visits to the departments from prospective candidates. To arrange a visit to meet the team or for an informal discussion, please call Nerys Tompsett, Team Manager on 01824 712907 / 01824 706531 or Michael Reay, Service Manager on 01824 706515.

What makes Denbighshire County Council a great place to work?

We believe the hard work and commitment of our staff should be properly rewarded, so we offer a range of benefits to help our employees achieve a work/life balance, develop in their career, and we support them in their work.

Flexible and agile working opportunities working from home or the office
Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising with length of service to a total of 32 days
Local Government Pension Scheme
Focus on Employee Wellbeing and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct (high street shopping, holidays, days out etc)
Car salary sacrifice scheme and car leasing scheme
Family friendly policies
Reimbursement of the Social Care Wales registration fee
Free parking at the office
A full induction, reflective supervision along with management support
Excellent training and development opportunities and an established CPD programme.
How to Apply?

**Please note, candidates must apply by completing the online application form via the Denbighshire County Council website in order to be considered for this vacancy**

To apply for this exciting vacancy, please complete our online application form via the website, where you can also view the full job description and personal specification:

www.denbighshire.gov.uk/work-for-us

Please outline on your application form how you meet all the essential criteria for this position within your supporting statement.

We regret that we are unable to reply to all applications. If you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you must assume that you have not been short listed for interview.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

*Please be advised that we are not able to issue certificates of sponsorship*