Qualified Social Worker (Adults)(Safeguarding Practitioner)

Salary:  £ 32,234 - £36,922 per annum (pro rata)

37 Hours per week – Permanent

The Adult Safeguarding Enquiry Team (ASET) is a dynamic and forward thinking team based within a multi agency environment.  The role of the Safeguarding Practitioner is to conduct Section 42 (safeguarding) enquiries for high risk and complex cases, ensuring that the adult’s views and wishes are at the centre of the work we do. The right applicant will need to have exceptional organisational, risk assessment and recording skills to be able to appropriately address enquiries in this busy and fast paced team

 A sound knowledge of safeguarding legislation and policies, and a broader knowledge of adult social care is essential as well as a passion and commitment to working with other agencies to achieve outcomes. In return you will develop your skills and knowledge of adult social care and wider safeguarding practices in an exceptionally supportive team.

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Closing Date: 30.10.20
Interview Date: tbc

For more information about the role please contact: Charlotte Barr or Anthony Garry Tel: 01785 895150

Please be aware, only application forms completed online will be accepted. We will not accept CV’s or Word application forms.

This Authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

 

This position is subject to a criminal records check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly CRB) which will require you to disclose details of all unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.