Overview
Social Worker – Adult Safeguarding Operations. Contract: Permanent. Hours: 37 hrs per week. Salary scale: NJC Grade G - H £37,280– £45,091.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join our Plymouth City Council Adult Safeguarding Team. Safeguarding means protecting an adult’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect. It is about people and organisations working together to prevent and address both the risks and experience of abuse or neglect. At the same time making sure that the adult’s wellbeing is promoted, including having regard to their views, wishes, feelings and beliefs in deciding on any action.
About Us
In Plymouth, we have integrated our Adult Social Care and Community Health services and these are provided by Livewell Southwest CIC. There are some statutory functions under the Care Act 2014 that have not been delegated. Plymouth City Council has an established team of Social Workers and Community Care Workers who are responsible for delivering these essential functions, which include the statutory duty to safeguard adults from abuse or neglect. Currently our Adult Safeguarding Pathway is being developed to join the Plymouth City Council and Livewell Southwest teams in creating a seamless response model.
Our Safeguarding Team has a vacancy for a Social Worker to contribute to delivering our safeguarding duty for the people of Plymouth.
Plymouth is the UK’s Ocean City and benefits from proximity to the coast and the beautiful beaches and villages of the South Hams and Dartmoor national park. You can enjoy this access to nature and rural England whilst still having access to the fullness of city life including, 3 universities and a multitude of recreational, leisure and shopping opportunities.
Applicants
We welcome applications from Registered Social Workers who have successfully completed their Assessed and Supervised Year in Employment or have at least 2 years post qualifying experience as a social worker. As part of your role, you will undertake enquiries, assess risk, coordinate safeguarding responses, and triage cases using social work knowledge and skills in line with our statutory duties. You will be able to ensure effective and responsive practice, that acts in accordance with current legislation and guidance, is provided to the people you support who are accessing the service. This will include providing legally literate and professional specialist advice, and guidance to a range of professional and non-professional partners. You will hold a caseload, and chair multi-agency risk management meetings. You will have exceptional interpersonal skills and be able to evidence practice within a safeguarding framework.
We will provide you with access to regular and focused supervision and continuing professional development to support you in your role. You will enjoy being part of a committed, inclusive team, and staff benefits including a generous holiday entitlement, local government pension with employer contribution, and a discounted shopping scheme.
Working Arrangements and Equal Opportunities
We are a flexible employer and provide a variety of working arrangements tailored to the needs of each role. Plymouth City Council is an equal opportunities employer. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, care experience, disability, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion/belief, sex or sexual orientation. As part of our commitment to promoting equality we offer guaranteed interviews to those who meet the essential criteria and are considered disabled, care experienced or are an Armed Forces Service Leaver within the last two years.
Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.
Holding a BIA award or a willingness to undertake this training is desirable. The Disclosure & Barring Service Check requirement for this post is Enhanced Check + DBS Adults Barred List & Children’s Barred List.
Contact and Closing Date
For an informal discussion contact Charlotte Mason on 01752 304133.
Closing Date: Sunday 8 February
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