Connect2Luton are excited to recruit a Safeguarding Triage Officer on behalf of Luton Borough council.
Purpose of position:
Working closely with adults at risk, professionals and members of the public within and outside the Borough of Luton, you will fulfil the duties and responsibilities of Social Care Assessor in the Adult Safeguarding Team. Your role will be to receive all Safeguarding concerns into Adult Social Care, instigating the first stage of the enquiry process by analysing and processing the concern for appropriateness using the department's policies and procedures.
Within this role you will respond to complex and high-risk concerns in a timely manner to gather information from a range of agencies to protect adults at risk of abuse and neglect. You will work in the best interests of vulnerable adults, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, case law and sector led initiatives at all times.
Principal Responsibilities:
Act as the co-ordinator and initial triage function for all safeguarding concerns into Adult Social Care, gathering and analysing intelligence from partner agencies in a timely manner to fully risk assess and respond to seriousness and appropriateness on a case by case basis. You will liaise closely with the Advanced Practitioners and intervene in emergency situations to protect adults at risk of abuse or neglect by initiating the appropriate steps in the safeguarding process.
Engage with professionals and members of the publ...