Social Worker (Safeguarding Adults Team)

Calderdale Norse Ltd; Virginia; Hybride; USD 51 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Disability Confident employer scheme

Hybrid work pattern

Résumé du poste

Calderdale Council is recruiting a Social Worker for the Safeguarding Adults Team in Halifax. The post forms part of Adult Social Care, with a commitment to protecting adults at risk from abuse or neglect and upholding safeguarding principles across multiagency work.

The role offers hybrid working (2 days remote) within a full-time, permanent contract and a salary in the range £38,510 to £46,579 per year.

Description du poste

Social Worker (Safeguarding Adults Team)

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.

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Company: Calderdale Council Salary: £38,510 to £46,579 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Halifax Working pattern: Hybrid - 2 days remote Job type: Permanent Posting date: 26 Oct 2026 Closing date: 15 Nov 2026

Summary

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.

About Disability Confident

Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.