Social Worker - Adult Safeguarding

Job Title: Social Worker - Adult Safeguarding

Hours: 37 hours per week

We are seeking an enthusiastic, motivated, and passionate individual to join our Adult Safeguarding team within the Local Authority Adult Social Care department. You will benefit from a supportive environment that values strong leadership, work-life balance, quality management, and reflective supervision.

Role Overview

As a qualified Social Worker, you will have the relevant qualifications, skills, and experience to manage a varied caseload. Your responsibilities include working alongside individuals, families, advocates, and partner agencies to assess concerns, coordinate safeguarding enquiries, undertake visits, attend meetings, formulate assessments, co-produce safety plans, and prepare detailed reports for individuals and organisations such as the Court of Protection. You will demonstrate professional curiosity and evidence-informed decision-making.

We welcome applications from Newly Qualified Social Workers.

You Will:

1. Have excellent communication and relationship-building skills, ensuring the voices of those supported are heard and their wellbeing promoted.
2. Share our passion and commitment to protecting individuals from harm and abuse.
3. Be a critical thinker with confidence in your practice.
4. Demonstrate professional curiosity and evidence-informed decision-making in your work.

Benefits

• Annual leave entitlement of 32 days plus public holidays
• Local Government pension scheme
• Discounted Solent ferry travel
• Island bus network discount
• Cycle to work scheme
• Staff parking permit scheme
• Discounted island sports and leisure gym membership
• National and local discounts and benefits
• Relocation scheme up to £8,000 (subject to criteria)
• Travel allowance for mainland commuting (subject to criteria)

Additional Information

For further details or an informal discussion, contact Donna Turner, Acting Team Manager, Adult Safeguarding at Donna.Turner@iow.gov.uk or Michelle Stean, Senior Social Worker, at Michelle.Stean@iow.gov.uk. You may also call 01983 821000.

Learn more about working for the Isle of Wight Council and living on the Island here.

Additional Notes

The Isle of Wight Council does not currently sponsor overseas workers. We promote diversity and offer flexible working options. Our terms and conditions are available upon request. We are an equal opportunities and Disability Confident employer.

We support newly qualified social workers through the 'Assessed and Supported Year of Employment' (ASYE) framework, aligning with the Professional Capabilities Framework (PCF). Completion within 12 months (or 18 months part-time) is required.

For application assistance, contact 01983 823134 or email callcentre@iow.gov.uk. Only online applications submitted by the deadline will be considered. If you do not hear within three weeks, your application was unsuccessful. Revisit our job page for other opportunities.