ASYE Social Worker - Adult Social Care This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic qualified practitioner to complete their ASYE in the area of adult safeguarding. We are seeking to recruit dynamic newly qualified, recently graduated or graduating social workers, who wish to undertake their Assessed & Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) within Portsmouth City Council Adult Safeguarding team. The Service The Adult Safeguarding team work to support adults who are experiencing, or are at risk of experiencing, abuse, or neglect. The team is a fast-paced, dynamic team, committed to promoting individuals' rights and choices, and keeping people in Portsmouth safe. The Role The role will include offering advice, guidance and support to a wide-ranging workforce in relation to often complex, sensitive and emotive safeguarding concerns. The post holder will work with a wide range and variety of statutory and non-statutory agencies including the police, community health teams, residential homes, domiciliary care agencies, acute hospitals, substance misuse, homeless services, quality teams, CQC and local charities. Key responsibilities include. The application of professional knowledge, skills, experience and initiative to demonstrate a clear understanding of safeguarding in line with the Pan Hampshire Multi-Agency Safeguarding Adults Policy and The Care Act. Triaging adult safeguarding concerns providing advice, comprehensive actions and appropriate delegation within the legal time frame. Ensuring decisions and outcomes are communicated andall relevant information is robustly documented and shared as appropriate including back to the referrer where no further action has been taken. Working independently managing own professional caseload. Taking ownership for ongoing enquiries and reports including written Section 42 enquiries, non-statutory enquiries and attending Multi Agency Risk Management meetings. Representing the Adult MASH at internal and external forums, meetings and case reviews as required. Commitment to evidence based and reflective practice and discussion including evidence of Continual Professional Development and commitment to the ASYE programme. The ideal candidate will Be a newly qualified Social Worker and registered with Social Work England or currently working towards a qualification/registration and due to qualify in Summer 2025 Have a theoretical and practice knowledge base, in relation to The Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Making Safeguarding Personal and all aspects of safeguarding adults. Practical experience of safeguarding practice and how to make person centered enquiries into allegations of abuse or neglect. Professional curiosity and the ability to negotiate, work creatively and flexibly with aptitude for innovative decision making. Be passionate about putting the customer at the heart of what you do. Have an understanding of the needs of the client group, promoting and supporting individuals' rights and choices with a commitment to the Making Safeguarding Personal agenda. Emotional resilience and the ability to use initiative and to problem solve under pressure with a 'can do' attitude. The full Job profile is attached below You are welcome to apply whilst your social work qualifications are in progress, please state on your application when you may expect to receive them. For further information please contact - Laura Ternofsky, Adult Safeguarding Team Manager on 023 92 688613. You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it. We will email applicants from time to time; please ensure you check e-mail folders as sometimes our e-mails may go into spam/junk folders. About Portsmouth City Council What we can offer you: Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act. Read more about working at Portsmouth City Council and our benefits on our careers portal homepage: Careers Portal - Find jobs with Portsmouth City Council Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level will be required prior to any offer of employment and this post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Every post is subject to PCC and Portsmouth Safeguarding Adults Board safer recruitment procedures. Should you require any support in completing the application form please contact recruitportsmouthcc.gov.uk. or call the recruitment team on 023 92 616800