Adult Safeguarding Social Worker

Job Title: Adult Safeguarding Social Worker

Location: Hybrid (Office & Home-Based)

Salary: £35,000 - £43,000

Relocation Allowance: Up to £8,000

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Adult Safeguarding Social Worker to work with a well funded local authority that provides guaranteed career development and daily one-to-one support. This permanent role offers a hybrid working model, with the requirement to be in the office for two days a week while on duty and the flexibility to work from home for the remainder of the week. As part of a duty rota, you will handle urgent cases, provide timely support to adults in need, and work collaboratively with a team of professionals to ensure the best outcomes for service users. Caseloads will be shared out with other social workers if help is needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Duty Rota: Be on the duty rota two days a week, handling emergency cases and providing immediate support.
• Caseload Management: Manage a caseload of adult service users, conducting assessments, creating care plans, and reviewing their progress.
• Collaborative Working: Work alongside other professionals and agencies to ensure a coordinated approach to adult social care.
• Safeguarding: Identify and address safeguarding concerns, ensuring all actions comply with relevant legislation and policies.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all interactions and interventions with service users.
• Continuous Professional Development: Engage in mandatory training during the probation period and participate in ongoing training for skills enhancement and professional development.

Support and Development:

• Buddy System: You will have your own practice supervisor to provide daily support with queries, ensuring you feel confident and supported in your role.
• Training: Comprehensive training provided during the probation period, with opportunities for ongoing retraining and professional development.

Benefits:

• Annual Leave: Starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays) with the option to 'buy' additional days.
• Pension Scheme: Comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with up to 19.9% employer contribution.
• Flexible Working: Flexibility to work from home outside of duty days.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Access to health and wellbeing support 24/7.
• Family-Friendly Policies: Enhanced policies to support families.
• Childcare Vouchers: Available to support with childcare costs.
• Electric Car Scheme: Access to electric car leasing options.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Encouraging a healthy and eco-friendly commute.
• Staff Discount Scheme: Discounts at various retailers, holidays, insurance, restaurants, health and leisure activities, and rail travel.
• Relocation Allowance: Up to £8,000 to support your move.
• Leadership and Development: Opportunities for leadership development and ongoing training.