Social Worker - Safeguarding
Westmorland and Furness Council
Salary: £37,035 to £37,938
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Barrow-in-Furness
Contract: Permanent
The advertised salary includes a supplement (JWC) to the base grade of the post. JWC supplements are conditional on the physical demands and /or working conditions of the role.
About this opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and committed social work practitioner, to join the Safeguarding Adults Team in Westmorland & Furness. The post is a Social Work post grade 11 permanent position FTE.
The Safeguarding Adults Team within Adult Social Care, undertakes responsibility for safeguarding decision making through the Single Point of Access, coordinating enquiry work and case conferences as well as providing advice, guidance and support to the existing operational teams across operational adults, mental health and learning disabilities. The post is based in Barrow in Furness, although there may be a requirement to travel to other areas of Westmorland & Furness as demand requires.
The Social Work post is a pivotal role within a supportive and dynamic team, providing a statutory operational function to all safeguarding operations: carrying a caseload of safeguarding enquiries and leading on these enquires, to ensure people are safe from harm, abuse and neglect. As well as being a point of contact for advice to the wider teams, the role will develop, shape and promote positive partner relationships with all external partners including; police, health and the third sector.
Candidates should demonstrate a passion for making safeguarding personal from a strengths based approach. They should have experience of working within the; Care Act 2014 and The Mental Capacity Act 2005, have an understanding of the principles of safeguarding, Cumbria Safeguarding Adults Boards policies and procedures of safeguarding and their application to practice: to keep people safe, support adult’s to achieve their identified outcomes and to live free from abuse and neglect.
“It's a very supportive team with great management; where you feel both part of a well connected team and are recognized as an individual for your own practice and qualities.” L - Safeguarding Social Worker.
For an informal discussion regarding the role please contact Andrew Davis (Service Manager) – 07825340382 or Jayne Caluseru (Teams Manager) - 07825 340 324”
What can we offer you!
DBS
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with an Adults Barred List check.
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with adults. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults.
Application and Interview information
Closing date: 9th February 2025
Interview date: 14th February 2025
We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process for this specific position, and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss.
If you are invited to a virtual interview, this will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software, which is currently free for new users, however if there are any issues with accessing this technology, we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.
Safer Recruitment
At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and expects all employees, volunteers and the Externally Provided Workforce (EPWs) to share this commitment.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.
As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
Please read the Supporting Information:
Post Specification
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