Senior Social Worker: Safeguarding & Community Mental Health Lead

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT); Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is recruiting a Senior Social Worker to join the Adult Community Mental Health Service in North West Hertfordshire, covering Dacorum and St. Albans.

The role focuses on safeguarding, risk assessment and delivering person‑centred care for adults at risk of abuse in the community. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, value lived experience, and offer the chance to work within an outstanding Trust committed to high-quality

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate responses to safeguarding concerns with leadership teams
• Identify safeguarding plans to mitigate risk to adults at risk
• Make decisions in complex safeguarding situations
• Use person-centred approaches to develop personalised solutions for adults at risk and families
• Have experience undertaking Safeguarding Adults enquiries in Hertfordshire
• Have knowledge of social care and safeguarding duties under the Care Act 2014

Job description

Hertfordshire Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (HPFT) is recruiting a Senior Social Worker to join the Adult Community Mental Health Service in North West Hertfordshire, covering Dacorum and St. Albans.

The role focuses on safeguarding, risk assessment and delivering person‑centred care for adults at risk of abuse in the community. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, value lived experience, and offer the chance to work within an outstanding Trust committed to high-quality