Social Worker (Safeguarding Hub)

Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave

Registration renewal fees paid

Free employee parking

Hybrid working

LGPS life cover

AVC pension option

Give As You Earn

Instant Reward Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts

Job summary

Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is seeking a Safeguarding Social Worker to join the Safeguarding Adults Hub on a full-time, permanent basis. The role offers hybrid working, a salary of £40,192 - £44,012 per annum, and a £3,000 retention bonus subject to eligibility.

The successful candidate will screen referrals, conduct S42 enquiries, and work with partner agencies to ensure safe, effective protection plans for vulnerable adults.

Qualifications

• Registered Social Worker with safeguarding experience.
• Experience undertaking S42 enquiries and supporting partner agencies.
• Knowledge of Adult Safeguarding (Care Act 2014) and multi-agency planning.

Responsibilities

• Screen and triage safeguarding referrals to assess S42 criteria.
• Raise and respond to safeguarding concerns with relevant professionals.
• Complete S.42 enquiries and implement protection plans.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to conclude provider-related S42 enquiries.

Skills

Safeguarding

S42 enquiries

Protection plans

Multi-agency working

Job description

Job Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Safeguarding Social Worker to join us!

Previous applicants need not reapply.

This role is based within the Safeguarding Adults Hub, which is a lively and vibrant team promoting Best Practice and Service Excellence.

This is a full-time, permanent role with hybrid working, and a salary of £40,192 - £44,012 per annum, plus an annual retention bonus of £3,000 subject to eligibility.

We are open to job share and part time applicants.

About Us

The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead (RBWM) is set in the wider county of Berkshire, one of the most economically productive and innovative areas of the country. The borough council – a unitary authority - takes pride in its exceptional team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about providing quality services to the community. RBWM is a unique borough, with huge opportunity given its proximity to London and expanding business sectors, as well as being a major cultural and tourism area which includes international attractions such as Windsor Castle, Legoland and Ascot Racecourse.

Given our Royal connections, the eyes of the world are often on us and we continue to rise to the challenge.

This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Social Worker to join our Safeguarding Hub.

Why now?

It’s a great time to join RBWM. We’ve started our transformation journey—Living Well Together—a vision shaped by staff that’s about helping residents live well and enabling our teams to work well together in a connected, compassionate, and forward-thinking environment. We’re investing in new roles, new technology, and enhanced learning and development to support our teams and improve outcomes.

Our Latest Staff Survey Shows

• 92% of colleagues feel their work is meaningful
• 87% say their line manager demonstrates the council’s values

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The Role

This role will report to the Senior Social Worker within the Safeguarding Hub who will provide quality, monthly supervision and reflective spaces for shared learning opportunities. The team promotes an open learning culture, positive risk taking and personalisation of the Safeguarding process.

Your Role Will Involve

• To screen and triage Safeguarding referrals received from partner organisations to assess criteria for a S42 enquiry.
• To raise and respond to safeguarding concerns with relevant professionals to ensure the safety of the individuals we work with.
• To complete S.42 enquiries.
• To work in collaboration with partner agencies and ASC colleagues to ensure swift completion and appropriate conclusion to provider related S42 enquiries and implement a protection plan where required.
• To ensure individuals are supported in achieving their goals and outcomes.
• To ensure appropriate safeguarding processes are in place for those most vulnerable adults.
• To maximise the extent to which service users take control of their own lives whilst ensuring appropriate safeguards against risk are managed.
• To provide appropriate advice, support and advocacy to ensure that service users’ best interests are maintained.

What We Are Looking For

An enthusiastic and proficient registered Social Worker who has experience working within Safeguarding; of undertaking S42 enquiries and supporting partner agencies with enquiry resolution and implementation of protection plans. The ideal candidate will have the ability to represent the Authority, at a multi-agency level, in planning and reviewing service development. You will also have a clear understanding of Safeguarding protocols and the protection of vulnerable adults, supported by knowledge of all relevant legislation, specifically Adult Safeguarding (S42) under the Care Act 2014.

What We Offer

• 32 days annual leave.
• Payment of Social Work England registration renewal fees.
• Free employee parking close to the offices.
• Flexible working including a hybrid working pattern for a better work-life balance.
• Generous Local Government Pension scheme includes life cover (3 times of annual salary); and an Additional Voluntary Contribution (AVC) scheme to enhance your pension provision.
• Give As You Earn scheme.
• Instant Reward Scheme to recognise and reward innovative achievement.
• Employee Assistance Programme providing counselling, advice and information.
• Access to discounts and deals with hundreds of retailers, including discounted gym memberships and travel deals.

RBWM values a collaborative and inclusive work environment, fostering creativity and innovation in all aspects of its operations. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we encourage applications from all as we believe diverse talent makes us stronger.

If you have a disability, are a current or former member of the armed forces or have been part of any formal care system up to the age of 25, you will be guaranteed an interview, should you meet the minimum requirements for the role.