An exciting opportunity has become available to work within the Adult Safeguarding Service in the Adult Safeguarding Provider Team. This positions are for two FTE (37 hours) per week posts Monday - Friday working pattern.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As an organisation, our purpose is to fulfil the Local Authority’s statutory duties under Section 42 of the Care Act 2014, focusing on safeguarding adults at risk where concerns involve a paid care provider. The role ensures proportionate and timely triage of Safeguarding referrals, collaborative working with providers and agencies, undertaking Organisational Safeguarding procedures and oversight of care quality concerns across Cheshire East.
You will triage and coordinate safeguarding referrals involving care providers, completing initial s.42(1) checks and determining statutory duty. You will apply decision-making where s.42 criteria are met, setting clear terms of reference and coordinating responses.
You will apply Making Safeguarding Personal principles, ensuring adults are involved in decisions about their safety and support as well as supporting and advising care providers through the Care Concerns and Safeguarding process, escalating issues where necessary.
You will coordinate and contribute to Organisational Safeguarding procedures for providers where systemic risks are identified. This will include working collaboratively with health professionals, community teams, and regulatory bodies to ensure robust safeguarding responses.
The role is diverse with no one day the same, for more information on the role please view the 'in this job you will' section within the attached JDPS document.
A full enhanced DBS check will be required.
ABOUT YOU
* Experience of working in a statutory Social Work Service.
* Knowledge and a good understanding of Safeguarding and relevant legislation including The Care Act and The Mental Capacity Act.
* Experience in completing Safeguarding enquiries and complex decision-making.
* Skills to work alongside individuals and their families, effectively with providers and partner agencies.
* Good communication and decision-making skills.
To find out more about our essential and desirable criteria for the role please view the 'in this job you will need' section within the attached JDPS document.
WHAT WE GIVE IN RETURN
* ENHANCED ANNUAL LEAVE - 34 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) from day 1, increasing up to 39 days after only 5 years' service
* ENHANCED PUBLIC PENSION - A career average pension (contributions built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
* FLEXIBLE WORKING PATTERN - 37-hour standard full time working week with flexi time and hybrid/remote working arrangements
* PURCHASE OF ANNUAL LEAVE - The ability to purchase up to 10 days' extra annual leave each year in addition to your normal annual leave entitlements (this is pro‑rata for part time staff)
* CYCLE TO WORK SCHEME - Receive in Income Tax and National Insurance savings of up to 25-39% off the retail price of the bike and safety equipment package (savings dependent on the value of your chosen package and your tax status
* EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME - A completely free to use and confidential assistance service for all employees to help staff manage, reduce and overcome the impact of life issues which they may experience from time to time, both within work and their personal life
* PAID VOLUNTEER LEAVE – Up to two days paid leave per year to volunteer for local organisations in the borough of Cheshire East
* VIRGIN MEDIA AND O2 DISCOUNTS - Exclusive discounts on Virgin Media Broadband and O2 pay monthly plans.
* DISCOUNTED GYM MEMBERSHIPS - Access to corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure which includes:
o Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
o Off-Peak Racket Sports
o Athletics Tracks
o Sauna/Steam/Spa
ABOUT US
Cheshire East is an amazing place to live and work. As one of the largest employers in the borough, we can offer you a wide range of challenging and rewarding career opportunities. At Cheshire East Council we are working for a brighter future – together and our commitment to you is that our workplace culture will provide a shared purpose, a well‑led organisation with valued people succeeding together as one team and one council to deliver the best service for our customers and communities.
HOW TO APPLY
If you want to be part of our award‑winning council and contribute to our ongoing success, have the flexibility and drive to enable us to innovate, are committed to working as part of a team and striving to deliver exceptional service wherever you can, we would especially like to hear from you. To apply for the role please click apply for this job at the bottom of the page, or, for an informal chat about the role please contact Cat Corbett on 01270 686382 or cat.corbett@cheshireeast.gov.uk
FURTHER INFORMATION
For further information please contact Cat Corbett via email; cat.corbett@cheshireeast.gov.uk
We reserve the right to close a vacancy early if a high volume of applications are received or where a suitable application is found.
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