Social Worker (Safeguarding Adults Team)

Calderdale Council; Halifax; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Calderdale Council is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join its Safeguarding Adults Team. This position involves ensuring the safety of vulnerable adults, responding to concerns, and implementing effective safeguarding policies. The role offers excellent professional development support and commitment to work-life balance.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Supportive work environment and professional development

Reimbursement of required professional membership

Access to excellent technology and equipment

Qualifications

• Post qualification experience in safeguarding.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Knowledge and working experience of The Care Act 2014.

Responsibilities

• Provide timely responses to safeguarding concerns.
• Work closely with individuals, families, and multiagency.
• Enhance preventative ways of carrying out safeguarding work.

Skills

Knowledge of safeguarding principles

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Professional Social Work qualification (CQSW, DipSW, CSS, or equivalent)

Job description

Post Ref: CC277

Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.

This is an exciting time to join Calderdale Council&s Adult Social Care Teams. Calderdale Council is the most improved adult social services Directorate in Yorkshire Humber.

An opportunity has arisen to join the Safeguarding Adults Team. The Safeguarding Adults Team are motivated to support people to protect their right to live in safety free from abuse and neglect. They ensure the safeguarding principles are embedded throughout their work with people experiencing or who are at risk of abuse or neglect. This team currently respond to safeguarding concerns for adults. They work closely with individuals, families and multiagency.

Developments are underway to implement a more consistent response to safeguarding concerns which will involve timely and robust responses in line with the Safeguarding Adults policy and procedures. Also, to enhance preventative ways of carrying out safeguarding work.

You will work within a team providing timely and robust responses to Safeguarding Adults. It is a great opportunity for a social worker to develop knowledge and experience of Safeguarding Adults practice. You will require some knowledge and working experience of The Care Act 2014, Safeguarding and Mental Capacity legislation.

You will have post qualification experience including a professional Social Work qualification CQSW, DipSW, CSS, Social Worker degree or equivalent registered with Social Work England (exception made for existing staff within Fieldwork Teams to include professional Nursing qualification only registered with the relevant professional body).

What we are proud to offer:

&

• Committed to providing our workforce with exceptional levels of support, from a comprehensive induction through to continuous personal and professional development. We provide and encourage you to make the most of the high-quality opportunities we offer. &
• Provide dedicated time for monthly group supervision and reflective pods, as well as regular quality shared discussions. &
• We have approachable and supportive managers who have an open door, regular advice surgeries and are willing to listen; we&re experienced professionals, we all pull together to support each other and share our expertise. &
• We understand that social work is challenging and know how important it is to take care of ourselves. Work life balance is very important, and we&ll support you with that. &
• Offer a generous annual leave entitlement with an additional 5 days after 5 years' service and enrolment into the local government pension scheme. &
• We have excellent technology and equipment that enables you to connect and collaborate from anywhere.
  
  

Calderdale will reimburse the post holders required professional membership, annually.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Ann-Marie Rye (07738785451 /

Gemma Stead (07849912681 /

Closing Date: Sunday 8th June 2025

Interview Date: Thursday 19th June 2025

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision (

On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.

Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.

Post Ref: CC277

Please note: Internal at risk or redeployee applicants will be seen in the first instance.

This is an exciting time to join Calderdale Council&s Adult Social Care Teams. Calderdale Council is the most improved adult social services Directorate in Yorkshire Humber.

An opportunity has arisen to join the Safeguarding Adults Team. The Safeguarding Adults Team are motivated to support people to protect their right to live in safety free from abuse and neglect. They ensure the safeguarding principles are embedded throughout their work with people experiencing or who are at risk of abuse or neglect. This team currently respond to safeguarding concerns for adults. They work closely with individuals, families and multiagency.

Developments are underway to implement a more consistent response to safeguarding concerns which will involve timely and robust responses in line with the Safeguarding Adults policy and procedures. Also, to enhance preventative ways of carrying out safeguarding work.

You will work within a team providing timely and robust responses to Safeguarding Adults. It is a great opportunity for a social worker to develop knowledge and experience of Safeguarding Adults practice. You will require some knowledge and working experience of The Care Act 2014, Safeguarding and Mental Capacity legislation.

You will have post qualification experience including a professional Social Work qualification CQSW, DipSW, CSS, Social Worker degree or equivalent registered with Social Work England (exception made for existing staff within Fieldwork Teams to include professional Nursing qualification only registered with the relevant professional body).

What we are proud to offer:

&

• Committed to providing our workforce with exceptional levels of support, from a comprehensive induction through to continuous personal and professional development. We provide and encourage you to make the most of the high-quality opportunities we offer. &
• Provide dedicated time for monthly group supervision and reflective pods, as well as regular quality shared discussions. &
• We have approachable and supportive managers who have an open door, regular advice surgeries and are willing to listen; we&re experienced professionals, we all pull together to support each other and share our expertise. &
• We understand that social work is challenging and know how important it is to take care of ourselves. Work life balance is very important, and we&ll support you with that. &
• Offer a generous annual leave entitlement with an additional 5 days after 5 years' service and enrolment into the local government pension scheme. &
• We have excellent technology and equipment that enables you to connect and collaborate from anywhere.
  
  

Calderdale will reimburse the post holders required professional membership, annually.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Ann-Marie Rye (07738785451 /

Gemma Stead (07849912681 /

Closing Date: Sunday 8th June 2025

Interview Date: Thursday 19th June 2025

We may utilise digital interview methods.

As part of our Vision (

On 30 January 2019, the Council declared a climate emergency in a bold move to step up its action to tackle climate change.

Calderdale Council embraces the positive benefits of a diverse workforce and we are committed to providing an environment that is inclusive. We encourage applications from people who share our commitment to challenge inequality and promote diversity across Calderdale. We particularly welcome applications from communities that are currently under-represented in our organisation. All applications are anonymised before being seen by the selection panel.

For support on your application please read our Application Booklet or visit our

We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the advertised closing date, an early submission is advised.