Job Description: Social Worker (Adult Safeguarding)

Who You Are

This role requires a compassionate and experienced social worker dedicated to adult safeguarding. You should be able to manage statutory duties with professionalism, working collaboratively with other agencies to ensure the safety and protection of at-risk adults. You need to demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity, and anti-oppressive practice while being self-reliant and adaptable to change.

What the Job Involves

The Social Worker (Adult Safeguarding) will be responsible for managing and responding to safeguarding reports, performing statutory duties under relevant legislation, and making informed decisions to manage risks of abuse and neglect. The role requires chairing and coordinating multi-agency strategy meetings, as well as developing and implementing adult protection plans. The post holder will also participate in supervision and service development activities to maintain high standards of safeguarding practices.

Skills

• Professional qualification in Social Work
• Registration with Social Care Wales
• Developing professional relationships
• Risk assessment and management
• Effective problem solving
• Team collaboration and responsibility
• Legislative knowledge regarding safeguarding
• Experience in statutory safeguarding roles
• Excellent communication and documentation skills