Social Worker: Urgent Safeguarding & Triage Lead

Ardent Social Ltd; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Ardent Social Ltd. seeks an experienced Social Worker to join Bath's Safeguarding Triage and Urgent Response Team in Adult Social Care. The role focuses on strengths-based, person-centered support for adults, addressing safeguarding concerns and urgent care needs.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to assess risks, establish outcomes, and promote independence, wellbeing, and access to community resources. A meaningful opportunity to contribute to safeguarding in Bath.

Responsibilities

• Safeguarding: Work with individuals to establish their preferred outcomes following safeguarding concerns and gather relevant information to support appropriate decision-making.
• Safeguarding Referrals: Complete assessments and make recommendations regarding the outcome of safeguarding referrals.
• Care Act Assessments: Undertake strengths-based Care Act assessments with adults and carers when required.
• Duty Service: Undertake office-based duty once a week, responding to calls from members of the public and professionals regarding concerns about abuse or neglect.
• Case Management: Manage an allocated caseload, ensuring timely progression and effective flow through the system.
• Case Recording: Maintain high-quality case records, safeguarding documentation and reports.
• Multi-Agency Working: Work collaboratively with health colleagues, families, housing and voluntary sector partners to support positive outcomes.
• Early Intervention: Promote early intervention, prevention and access to appropriate community resources.
• Strengths-Based Practice: Deliver high-quality, strengths-based social work focused on reducing ongoing risks and supporting individuals to achieve their preferred outcomes.

Job description

Ardent Social Ltd. seeks an experienced Social Worker to join Bath's Safeguarding Triage and Urgent Response Team in Adult Social Care. The role focuses on strengths-based, person-centered support for adults, addressing safeguarding concerns and urgent care needs.

You will work within a multidisciplinary team to assess risks, establish outcomes, and promote independence, wellbeing, and access to community resources. A meaningful opportunity to contribute to safeguarding in Bath.