Description Social Worker (Adult Social Care) – Adult safeguarding team - Ref: SS04525 Salary G9: £42,839-£46,142 per annum Contract: Full time, permanent A new career in 2026! An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic and forward-thinking Adult Safeguarding Hub. We are ideally looking for social workers who have post qualifying experience in Adult Social Care Social Work. About the job: The safeguarding hub receives all safeguarding referrals for adults in Walsall The team is social work led and makes decisions about how to respond to safeguarding concerns You would analyse presenting risks, liaise with partner agencies, adults and their representatives, share and gather information appropriately and apply the principles of section 42 of the Care Act 2014. About you: You must be a registered social worker with: A good knowledge of safeguarding legislation and guidance, including the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and other related legislation. A good knowledge of adult social care and adult safeguarding procedures A passion and commitment to working with adults and their representatives to achieve the best possible outcomes The ability to demonstrate competence, knowledge, experience and the ability as a social worker in relation to adult safeguarding, as outlined in the attached job description and person specification. What we offer: We want you to share your expertise and knowledge and make a real and positive difference for vulnerable adults in Walsall. In return, we will offer you support, recognition and a commitment to help you learn and develop your social work career. As a social worker, as you gain experience you'll be able to access specialist training, for example: Access to learning and development opportunities to ensure your knowledge and skills are up to date Access to post qualifying award training including Best Interest Assessor, Approved Mental Health Professional and Practice Educator Access to professional forums to develop best practice A comprehensive career development offer. Additional benefits include: - Generous starting salary starting from : £42,839 per annum for experienced social workers Payment of Social Work England Professional Fees A level of flexibility between office and remote working, in line with the needs of the service 28 days paid annual holiday (pro-rata for part time staff) in addition to Bank Holidays. This goes up to 33 days when you have worked with us for 5 years For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Paul Sharpe on 01922 658 939 or email: paul.sharpe@walsall.gov.uk View Job Description and Employee Specification Closing date: 30th December 2025 Interviews: Week beginning 12th January 2026 Important note: When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information. We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time. Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and vulnerable adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children, young people and vulnerable adults. Note: Applicants appointed to posts that require an enhanced DBS clearance must declare any periods of time that they have lived, studied or worked abroad and be prepared to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Certificate (OCRC) or a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC) relating to anytime they were overseas. This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The postholder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.