Do you want a better work-life balance?
Are you looking for a new challenge, but still feel passionate about the job you are trained to do, and making a difference to the lives of adults and carers?
We are seeking experienced and passionate social workers who are committed to making a real difference in the lives of adults in Redcar and Cleveland. This is an exciting opportunity to join our dedicated safeguarding team, where you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality safeguarding interventions and promoting the rights, dignity and well-being of the adults and carers we support.
Responsibilities:
1. Lead section 42 enquiries, ensuring robust and person-centred safeguarding responses.
2. Work closely with adults at risk, their families, carers and multi-agency partners to achieve strength-based outcomes.
3. Follow policy and procedures, apply key legislation, including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Human Rights Act 1998, to ensure lawful and ethical safeguarding practice.
4. Advocate for individuals, ensuring their voices are heard and their choices respected.
5. Contribute to ongoing service development and best practice in safeguarding.
Minimum Requirements:
1. A formal qualification in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.
2. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong trusting relationships.
3. A commitment to Making Safeguarding Personal; ensuring adults remain at the heart of the safeguarding process.
4. A strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and multi-agency working.
5. The ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment while maintaining a person-centred focus.
Benefits:
1. Flexible working arrangements for a good work-life balance (hybrid working model).
2. Regular professional supervision.
3. A supportive and collaborative team environment.
4. An opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team, making a meaningful impact on adult safeguarding.
5. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
6. Generous annual leave entitlement.
7. Pension scheme.
If you are highly motivated and committed to improving the lives of adults and their carers in Redcar and Cleveland, then we would like to hear from you.
To find out more about this exciting, challenging role in a supportive team please contact Alyson James, Team Manager 01642 444472 or Bianca Porter, service manager 01287 612642 or alternatively email alyson.james@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk or bianca.porter2@redcar-cleveland.gov.uk.
New entrants to the council would be required to serve a probationary period of 6 months. The policy applies to all employees new to Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council including those joining from other local authorities and public service organisations.
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