Social Worker - Safeguarding

Connect2Halton; Winsford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS support

Weekly payments

Exclusive job opportunities

Specialist consultant support

Job summary

Connect2Halton is recruiting an experienced Adult Social Worker to join the Safeguarding Adults Team at Halton Council. You will undertake safeguarding enquiries, carry out assessments and work with partners to protect adults at risk.

You should hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England, with experience in safeguarding and risk management. The role emphasises professional decision-making and compliant documentation.

Qualifications

• Registered Social Worker with Social Work England.
• Experience in adult safeguarding or statutory settings.
• Knowledge of Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Strong communication and safeguarding documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Undertake adult safeguarding enquiries and assessments in line with laws and policies.
• Complete risk assessments and develop safeguarding plans.
• Undertake duty work and respond to safeguarding referrals.
• Assess needs, strengths and outcomes for adults and carers.
• Identify and respond to abuse concerns.
• Collaborate with adults, families, carers and partners on interventions.
• Make professional decisions on risk, capacity, safeguarding and proportionality.
• Apply Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.

Skills

Social work experience

Communication skills

Record-keeping/report-writing

Education

Social Work qualification

Social Work England registration

Job description

Halton Council are looking for an experienced and motivated Adult Social Worker to join our Safeguarding Adults Team. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of adults who may be experiencing abuse, neglect, exploitation or other forms of harm.

Key Responsibilities

As an Adult Social Worker within the Safeguarding Team, you will:

• Undertake adult safeguarding enquiries and assessments in line with relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
• Complete thorough and proportionate risk assessments, developing and reviewing risk management and safeguarding plans.
• Undertake duty work, responding promptly to safeguarding concerns, referrals and urgent requests for social care support.
• Assess the needs, strengths and desired outcomes of adults and their carers.
• Identify and respond to concerns relating to abuse, neglect, self-neglect, domestic abuse, financial abuse, organisational abuse and exploitation.
• Work collaboratively with adults, families, carers and partner agencies to identify risks and agree appropriate interventions.
• Make professional decisions regarding risk, capacity, safeguarding and proportionality.
• Apply the principles of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and other relevant legislation and guidance.

About You

We are looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• A recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration.
• Experience of working with adults in a social care, safeguarding or statutory setting.
• Knowledge and practical understanding of adult safeguarding, risk assessment and risk management.
• Experience of undertaking assessments and managing complex or high-risk situations.
• Good understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and safeguarding procedures.
• Strong communication, recording and report-writing skills.

Why join us?

• Free DBS and compliance support - We'll help you navigate the compliance process at no additional cost.
• Weekly payment.
• Exclusive job opportunities - Access specialist Social Work vacancies that may not be available through other agencies.
• Dedicated specialist consultant - Receive personalised support from a consultant with extensive knowledge of the Social Work sector.Connect2Halton is a trading style of Halton & Kent Commercial Services LLP- A joint evidence? Actually it's a joint venture between Halton Borough Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd.

Connect2Halton is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates