Are you a dedicated social worker looking to make a meaningful impact? We are seeking passionate social workers to join our innovative Operational Adult Safeguarding Team. This role is suitable for those committed to providing high‑quality services to individuals at risk of abuse or neglect.
At Sandwell, we consider that everyone should have the right to live a life that is free from harm, abuse, and any form of exploitation. We are proactive in recognising and responding when our citizens are at risk of abuse.
Our current policy framework is positioned in helping us to drive a culture of recognition across Sandwell that safeguarding is everyone's business.
The operational adult Safeguarding Team takes robust steps to safeguard the residents of Sandwell through working in partnership with communities, statutory agencies, and the voluntary and private sectors, to investigate situations where an abuse has occurred or is at risk of occurring and building capacity and resilience while helping to co‑ordinate and to develop a holistic safeguarding plan for victims based on their desired outcomes.
The team applies the principles of wellbeing and putting citizens at the centre of our work by making safeguarding processes personal to each individual and focussing on the outcomes they wish to achieve. Embedding a strengths‑based approach in adult safeguarding procedures is fundamental in supporting the individual aspirations and in ensuring our commitment to safeguard our citizens in Sandwell is achieved.
As a social worker in our well‑established Safeguarding Team, you will:
* Conduct enquiries: Investigate situations where an abuse has occurred or is at risk of occurring and co‑ordinate and develop a holistic safeguarding plan for victims of abuse based on their desired outcomes
* Provide support: Offer high‑quality services to individuals at risk of abuse or neglect, ensuring their safety and well‑being
* Advocate for rights: Advocate for the rights and dignity of those you support
* Collaborate: Work collaboratively with the team and other stakeholders to enhance our safeguarding practices across Sandwell Place
Essential requirements for the role include:
* Applicants must hold a current Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England
* Experience of working with adults is essential along with a good understanding of Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and related legislation and policy framework
* You must be able to apply the principles of wellbeing and putting citizens at the centre of your work through making safeguarding processes personal to each individual and focussing on the outcomes they wish to achieve
* You must be committed to embedding a strengths‑based approach in adult safeguarding procedures as a fundamental principle in supporting the individual aspirations and in ensuring our commitment to safeguard citizens in Sandwell
* You must be passionate about safeguarding adults and be committed to continuous professional development and learning culture
Our Offer: We will offer you access to supervision and good peer support driven by Strength‑based Supervision Policy. You will have an opportunity to enhance and develop your skills. Sandwell offers a range of training and development opportunities.
We offer flexible working via a hybrid approach with support to working from our offices along with working from home.
Additional Benefits include:
* Generous annual leave entitlements starting with 29 days plus 2 extra statutory days increasing to 36 days after 5 years of continuous service. This entitlement is in addition to bank holidays and public holidays
* Additional annual leave purchase scheme
* Flexi‑time working
* An employee assistance and counselling service
* A wide variety of learning and development opportunities
* A variety of leave schemes including carers, compassionate, maternity, paternity and volunteering scheme
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme
* Salary sacrifice schemes for cars, bikes, technology and car parking
* Access to an award‑winning employee benefits scheme, which includes exclusive retail discounts portal
For newly qualified social workers, our robust Social Work Academy will provide support and development opportunities throughout your ASYE and social work career pathway. This ensures you are fully equipped and have the necessary support network that enables you to flourish and be the best you can be.
Closing Date: Sunday 29 March 2026
Interviews are planned for week commencing: Monday 13 April 2026
If you want to find out more about the role contact either:
Iain_Maclean@sandwell.gov.uk or Rachel_Smith@sandwell.gov.uk
To apply please download the attached application form at the bottom of the advert and return to: Rachel_Smith@sandwell.gov.uk
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to their advertised date if we receive a large number of applications. Therefore, you are strongly advised to complete and return your application as soon as possible. When completing your application please refer to the supporting documents attached.
If you have a disability and require assistance in making an application, or have experienced a problem whilst applying for a position, please contact Rachel Smith on 0121 569 3300 or via e‑mail to Rachel_Smith@sandwell.gov.uk
For more information about working for Sandwell Council, our recruitment process and our offer to you please visit https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/counciljobs
Click here to find out more about our One Team Framework: Values and Behaviours
https://www.sandwell.gov.uk/WeAreSandwell/council/story
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