Job Introduction
Are you looking for a new challenge where you can provide remarkable care and service?
We have an exciting opportunity to join our dynamic and forward-thinking team Adult Safeguarding Enquiry Team based within a multi-agency environment.
We are a small but busy specialist safeguarding team based at Staffordshire Police Headquarters completing enquires across the county. We offer flexible working patterns, regular supervision, learning and development opportunities and an excellent employee benefit package.
Main Responsibility
You will:
- respond to complex and high risk adult safeguarding concerns ensuring that the principles of the Care Act and Making Safeguarding Personal are followed
- complete Section 42 (safeguarding) enquiries
- undertake a range of activities, including the development of safeguarding plans. To develop personalised solutions for adults at risk of abuse, and their families
We have developed effective working relationships with multi-agency partners including Social Care, Health, Police and the Third Sector. Our work is key in complimenting case management activities and the functions of other agencies.
The Ideal Candidate
You must be a registered social worker or have an equivalent professional qualification (such as Nursing, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapist) and registration with the relevant governing body together with:
- A sound knowledge of safeguarding legislation and guidance
- a good working knowledge of adult social care
- a passion and commitment to working with other agencies to achieve the best possible outcome relating to the abuse of adults at risk
In return you will develop your skills and knowledge of adult social care/wider safeguarding practices in an exceptionally supportive team.
If you require any further information, please contact Charlotte Barr Charlotte.barr@staffordshire.gov.uk
Please do not delay in submitting your application – we are scheduling regular interview dates upon receipt of applications.
We reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the 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 associated supporting documents.
About Staffordshire County Council
We are no ordinary county council:
Our Values:
The core of who we are as an organisation. Just like we all have personal values that shape our thoughts and behaviour, organisational values drive how we think and act collectively.
Our values were created and shaped by colleague feedback and national best practice and they sit at the heart of People Strategy:
We have a real sense of community spirit that brings our people together. This feeling of belonging means we are all connected to what we do and take pride in the difference we make every day for Staffordshire people. We are ambitious and our sights are set firmly on a better future.
We look forward and race ahead - that goes for your career too.
Our benefits:
We recognise that it is our employees that are central to everything we do. We aim to create a supportive working environment where employees can achieve their full potential and achieve a healthy work-life balance.
In addition to your salary, as a member of staff, you will have access to a range of benefits.
Our recruitment process:
As an Authority we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people/vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
Staffordshire County Council is an equal opportunities organisation and Disability Confident employer. We encourage applications from all background and communities
As part of our commitment as a Disability Confident employer, a Silver Award Armed Forces employer and our commitment to supporting care leavers - we offer a guaranteed interview as long as your application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
As you’ll know safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our children and young people/vulnerable adults is important to us and that’s why this position is subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service. If applicable you should disclose details of unspent and unfiltered spent reprimands, formal warnings, cautions and convictions in your application form.
