Adults Social Worker - Centralised Safeguarding Triage Team
Permanent, Full Time
£37,185 to £50,081 Per Annum
Location: Chelmsford
Working Style:
The Team
We are currently offering an experienced Social Worker the opportunity to be a part of ECC’s Safeguarding Triage team service, whose focus is on triaging and managing all new safeguarding concerns referred into Adult Social Care.
The role and function of this team is to support effective decision making to ensure section 42 enquiries are progressed appropriately. The role will have oversight and screening of incoming safeguarding workflow but there will be strong links with all quadrants as section 42 enquiries will remain their responsibility, so there is an opportunity to build strong networks in all areas.
The position will be home, and office based however, there will be opportunities to visits adults across Essex as part of triaging the safeguarding concerns based on levels of risk and communication. This service will also offer a consistent approach to triaging and the progression of enquiries which will provide Adult Social Care with more accurate information about safeguarding data.
This is a new innovative approach for Essex County Council and the successful applicant will be part of a team that will shape how we ensure safeguarding is made personal when applying Care Act thresholds.
About You
To apply, you should be a qualified social worker post ASYE with current Social Work England registration. You will bring established experience in Adult Social Care and will bring significant experience of social work, modelling good practice and providing advice and guidance in complex situations. As, as a subject matter expert in relevant professional practice, you should have a comprehensive understanding of current legislation, regulations, and guidance.
With experience of chairing meetings involving clients, family members, carers, and other multi-agency professionals, we’re looking for your ability to develop strong relationships with partner agencies and the local community to provide a supportive framework for vulnerable adults.
You’ll also bring:
1. Evidence of continuing professional development and capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards.
2. An in-depth understanding of the financial implications of commissioned care packages.
3. The ability to make clear decisions, to highlight and limit potential risks associated with intervention.
This role involves travelling around Essex and beyond. A driving licence and car - or the ability to meet the mobility requirements of the role through other means - is essential.
Please note that this vacancy is not currently open to Newly Qualified Social Worker’s (NQSW’s). If you would like to be notified of upcoming NQSW opportunities in Adult Social Care, please complete an expression of interest application to your preferred location .
What We Offer
We’ll support you to be your best…
4. Training and development to empower you from our award-winning Essex Social Care Academy.
5. With us you can make your career work for you with flexible working options
6. With us you can get the support you need with employee wellbeing and counselling
7. Lease Car scheme
8. Up to £8000 for relocation*
9. With us you can have peace of mind with life assurance of three times annual salary
10. Payment of professional fees for approved professions
11. Local Government Pension Scheme. View and about the LGPS.
12. Volunteering leave
13. 27 days annual leave (plus bank holidays), rising with service
14. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - access to free and confidential information, support, and guidance from a team of highly qualified professionals.
15. Employee Networks – communities to support you, connect you and help influence change at ECC
Whatever you want to achieve in your social care career, you can do it here.
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. With flexible working options and a focus on innovation, whether you are looking to develop your career or contribute to the local community, Essex is the ideal place for you.
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