Social Worker (Safeguarding Adults Team)

North Northamptonshire Council; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority council in the United Kingdom is seeking a full-time Social Worker to join its Safeguarding Adults Team. This role involves providing safeguarding support while working directly with individuals, care providers, and stakeholders. Candidates must have a Social Work qualification and experience in safeguarding. The position offers competitive pay, generous leave, and hybrid working to promote work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme with significant contribution

Generous leave entitlement

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing support

Active Employee Network Groups

Qualifications

• Experience of working with a range of individuals.
• Knowledge of the Care Act 2014.
• Ability to work to deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide safeguarding support in line with the Care Act 2014.
• Use a strength-based approach to support individuals.
• Work directly with care providers and stakeholders.

Skills

Experience of safeguarding

Effective communication skills

IT skills

Ability to prioritise

Good understanding of risk management

Support individuals with a strength-based approach

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

We are looking for a social worker with experience of working in mental health services to join our Safeguarding Adults Team. The role is for a full‑time Social Worker, supervised by one of the team's Principal Social Workers with support for your continuous professional development. The role is fast‑paced, focused on short‑term work, and you will work directly with individuals, care providers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Working in line with key legislation such as the Care Act 2014 and frameworks such as the NSAB Decision Making Framework Tool, you will provide safeguarding support and use a strength‑based approach to support individuals.

Qualifications

• Experience of safeguarding
• Experience of working with a range of individuals
• Knowledge of the Care Act 2014
• Effective communication and IT skills
• Ability to prioritise
• Support individuals with a strength‑based approach
• Good understanding of risk management
• Ability to work to deadlines

You must have a Social Work qualification for this role.

Why choose us?

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme with significant council contribution, providing life cover and ill‑health protection
• Opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary council
• Generous leave entitlement (28 days, rising to 33 days) plus bank holidays, with the option to buy up to an extra 10 days
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support a healthy work‑life balance
• Employee Assistance Programme and Employee Benefits Scheme
• Wellbeing support and travel rates at HMRC rates
• Support for a range of active Employee Network Groups