This is an exciting time to be joining the Adult Safeguarding Service, and we are pleased to be recruiting two full time Level 2 Social Workers to join our Adult Safeguarding Triage Hub.
This is a fast‑paced and dynamic role, based at the front door of safeguarding, where timely decision‑making and high‑quality professional judgement make a real difference to adults at risk.
The Adult Safeguarding Team is a highly supportive and collaborative team, with a strong emphasis on shared learning, reflective practice and professional development. The role offers an excellent opportunity to build and strengthen safeguarding expertise, with clear pathways for progression and future development within the service.
As a Social Worker within the Triage Hub, you will be responsible for screening new safeguarding referrals, gathering and analysing information, and identifying and responding to immediate and emerging risks. You will determine appropriate next steps, including whether safeguarding enquiries under Section 42 are indicated, and ensure proportionate and timely risk management actions are put in place. This will involve sharing information and working closely with partner agencies, including Police, Health, Housing and other relevant organisations, to ensure adults are safe and supported.
We work firmly within the principles of Making Safeguarding Personal, ensuring that the views, wishes and desired outcomes of adults remain central to all decision‑making, even in a fast‑moving triage environment. You will be expected to exercise sound professional judgement, apply safeguarding thresholds appropriately, and contribute to consistent, high‑quality practice across the service.
We offer regular professional supervision, a strong team ethos, and a culture of trust, support and respect. Hybrid and flexible working arrangements are available, subject to service needs, and you will be encouraged and supported to continue developing your skills and safeguarding knowledge.
What We Offer
- A strong commitment to a strengths-based approach with customers and employees.
- A vibrant, positive, and high-achieving workforce.
- Regular reflective supervision to support Continuous Professional Development.
- Robust learning and development opportunities, including mentoring, coaching, RIPFA courses, Community Care Inform, and internal training.
- Career development pathways.
- Access to wellbeing services and support.
- Generous relocation and retention packages.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- A minimum of 27 days’ holiday, with the option to purchase more.
- Hybrid and flexible working arrangements, including working from home.
- There is an expectation that workers will be in the office a minimum of 2 days per week.
About you:
You will be a dynamic social worker with a strong value base and sense of person-centred practice who can use a strengths-based approach.
You will have excellent communication skills, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, have a flexible approach and be able to work closely with a range of professionals.
You will be creative and passionate about enabling people to be as independent as possible.
You will need to be confident with the legal basis for practice and be able to demonstrate a good understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 2007, Human Rights Act 1998, Equality Act 2010.
You will embrace continuous professional development.