Social Worker – Adult Safeguarding – Bracknell Forest
Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role.
Key Details
* Client: Bracknell Forest Borough Council
* Role: Social Worker – Adult Safeguarding
* Service Area: Adult Social Care – Safeguarding
* Location: Time Square, Bracknell
* Contract: Temporary
* Rate: £38ph
Purpose of the Role
The postholder will play a key role in delivering high‑quality adult safeguarding practice across community and hospital settings, undertaking complex safeguarding work and ensuring statutory duties under the Care Act 2014 are met to protect adults at risk.
Key Responsibilities
Safeguarding & Statutory Duties
* Lead and manage Adult Safeguarding enquiries, including Section 42 enquiries
* Ensure practice aligns with legislation, local policy, and Making Safeguarding Personal principles
* Chair and contribute to safeguarding meetings
* Provide professional decision-making and risk management
Assessment & Care Planning
* Undertake comprehensive social care assessments
* Develop, implement and review care and support plans
* Complete Mental Capacity Assessments and CHC checklists
Case Management & Partnership Working
* Manage a complex safeguarding caseload
* Maintain high-quality, timely case recording
* Work collaboratively with health services, hospitals and multi‑agency partners
Leadership & Contribution
* Support Team Managers and Operations Managers as required
* Promote high standards of safeguarding practice across the service
Essential Criteria
* Qualified Social Worker
* Registered with Social Work England (SWE)
* Right to Work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
* Significant experience in Adult Safeguarding
* Enhanced DBS
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Must live close to Bracknell to support emergency travel when required
Ways of Working
Hybrid working model, operating across home, community and hospital settings. Office-based 3‑4 days per week (flexibility required to meet service needs).
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