Job summary Make a real difference where it matters most. Join Bracknell Forest Council as a Safeguarding Social Worker and help protect adults at risk through person-centred, strengths-based practice. We are looking for a confident, knowledgeable registered Social Worker with strong safeguarding expertise and sound professional judgement. This role will be offered on a full-time, permanent basis and includes an expectation to work from our Time Square office or hospitals 3 - 4 days per week, alongside flexible working arrangements. At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service. About you As a Safeguarding Social Worker in Adult Social Care, you will undertake S42 enquiries, assess risk and mental capacity and work collaboratively with partner agencies to safeguard adults at risk. We are looking for a registered Social Worker with strong safeguarding knowledge, confident decision-making skills and a commitment to person-centred, strengths-based practice. Main duties of the job Key responsibilities You will undertake safeguarding enquires, whilst maintaining peoples choice and control, empowering adults within a risk enablement and strengths-based approach. You will have a thorough understanding, knowledge and experience of working within the adult safeguarding arena, including: S42 enquires, Making Safeguarding Personal and the Care Act (2014). You will complete safeguarding work within the timeframe and guidance provide by Bracknell Forest Council. You will coordinate and work effectively with the ward/MDT and family by providing professional advice in a timely manner to support hospital discharge. You will conduct risk assessments and manage safeguarding alerts. Interview date The interview date is to be confirmed. Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment. We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible. Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration. About us About the team Based at Time Square in Bracknell, our Hospital Team and Front Door Hub are supportive, fast-paced services where no two days are the same. As a Safeguarding Social Worker, you will work alongside experienced practitioners and partner agencies to respond promptly, share information effectively and make proportionate, defensible decisions. We value curiosity, resilience and reflective practice and offer regular supervision alongside a strong commitment to learning and continuous improvement. Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process. Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework. We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. Please have a look at our vacancy's page for a list of staff benefits. To apply for this role, please visit our website:https://ats-bracknell.jgp.co.uk/vacancies/337042-safeguarding-social-workeradult-social-care%252C-hospital-team-and-hub-team?source=1580-nhs-jobs&enhancement= Job description Job responsibilities Please check the job description and person specification attachment for a list of the job responsibilities. Job description Job responsibilities Please check the job description and person specification attachment for a list of the job responsibilities. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please check the job description and person specification attachment for a list of the person specification essential and desirable criteria. Person Specification Qualifications Essential Please check the job description and person specification attachment for a list of the person specification essential and desirable criteria. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see Employer details Employer name Bracknell Forest Council Address Time Square Market Street Bracknell Berkshire RG12 1JD Employer's website