Social Worker Safeguarding Adults x2
Cumberland Council
CMB252e
Salary: 33 820 - 34 723
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: West Cumbria House, Lillyhall, Workington
Contract: Fixed term for 12 months
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.
Local Government Reorganisation
Local Government in Cumbria has changed. The current six district councils and Cumbria County Council have now been replaced by two new unitary authorities - Westmorland and Furness Council and Cumberland Council.
This role will be based in and employed by Cumberland Council
Why work for Cumberland
Cumberland Council is an ambitious authority that is shaping public services for the better, building on the best and transforming them for the future. We want to create and sustain the best set of services for our communities to ensure all our residents are getting the help and support they need.
People are our strong point - in our communities and in our staff - and they are continuously the focus of our efforts.
About this opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an enthusiatic and commited social work practitioner, to join the Safeguarding Adults Team in Cumberland covering Allerdale and Copeland and supporting the rest of the Cumberland North as required.
The Safeguarding Adults Team within Adult Social Care, undertakes statutory responsibility for the Care Act 2014 Section 42 duties.
As a Safeguarding Social Work practitioner, you will support decision making for the safeguarding referrals received through the Single Point of Access across Cumberland. The team undertakes the S42 enquiry work, leading on safeguarding case conferences and the coordination of risk assessments in collaboration with the adult and key partners. An integral function of the role is to develop strong partnerships by working together, whilst providing advice and guidance to both internal and external partners.
The Safeguarding Social Work post is a pivitol 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 enquries, 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 transferable skills and ideally, experience of working within the; Care Act and Mental Capacity Act, have an understanding of the principles of safeguarding, the CSAB safeguarding adults threshold tool, the 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.
Recruitment Managers - Sarah Joyce Service Manager sarah.joyce@cumberland.gov.uk and Team Manager Danielle.dover@cumberland.gov.uk
What can we offer you!
DBS
Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with children. 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 children.
Application and Interview information
This is a rolling advert meaning applications will be considered as and when we receive them. If you are successfully shortlisted, we will contact you directly to arrange an interview date and time.
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 Cumberland 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
Cumberland 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 Employer, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.
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