Adults Safeguarding Social Workers

Adults Social Workers
Team: Safeguarding Early Response Team
Two Vacancies Available
Salary: £31,067 to £40,476 per annum plus £3,000 in Market Forces*
37 Hours per Week
Location: County Hall, Worcester
Permanent, Full-time

The Role
The Adult Safeguarding Team in Worcestershire is undergoing fresh changes and moving forward with a brand-new model of service delivery. Because of this, we have an exciting recruitment opportunity to support the development of the new Safeguarding Early Response Team.

This is a full-time position for a qualified, registered, Social Worker with a sound background in Safeguarding practice. You will, as part of your role, be part of a duty rota, engage in reflective practice sessions, and have access to excellent peer support. You will also receive regular supervision, and training and development opportunities.

You will be part of the development of this new team and help to form it’s delivery both to those individuals we support and the interaction with internal WCC services and our partners. You will, as a member of this team, be working in a person-centred approach to ensure that any and all safeguarding concerns are considered under Section 42(1) of the Care Act, where necessary completing enquiries and engaging directly with those individuals we support.

If you’d like to discuss the role further then please feel free to give Matthew Barnes, Manager Safeguarding Early Response and Triage Team, a call at 01905 844054, or drop him an email at MBarnes@worcestershire.gov.uk.
 

Benefits
You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage Why work for us? | Worcestershire County Council, so do take a look!  Some of these offers include:

• Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
• Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
• Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
• Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS)
This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands, or final warnings, as well as convictions. The County Council has a commitment to safeguarding service users in our care.

How to Apply
Application forms are invited to apply for this role.
Please find the Job Description and Person Specification attached.

Please write your submission with consideration for the essential and desirable criteria on the Person Specification. This should include examples why you should be considered; the experience, skills and knowledge that you would bring to the post.

Please submit your application form to Recruitment@worcestershire.gov.uk

Application Closing Date: Sunday, 1st December 2024
Anticipated Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

*T&C’s Apply