Are you passionate about safeguarding and making a positive impact on the lives of vulnerable adults? West Berkshire Council is seeking a committed and dynamic Safeguarding Adults Officer to join our Adult Social Care Service, working alongside the Safeguarding Adults Manager to support the effective delivery of safeguarding adults services.
The Role
Working within a small, dedicated, supportive team, you will be a critical part of West Berkshire Council's adult safeguarding response. With opportunities to develop your potential, increase your knowledge and skills in the arena of safeguarding, you will be working alongside a group of highly skilled and experienced professionals across the council to deliver a first-rate service. As a Safeguarding Adults Officer, you will play a crucial role in:
* Providing an effective frontline response to safeguarding adult concerns and enquiries received.
* Collaborating with partner agencies to ensure appropriate information sharing and coordinated responses to safeguarding referrals.
* Conducting initial assessments and enquiries, gathering relevant information to determine the level of risk and appropriate safeguarding interventions.
* Supporting the wider social care sector in West Berkshire with advice and guidance related to adult safeguarding concerns.
* Attending safeguarding strategy meetings and providing support in the investigation and resolution of safeguarding issues.
* Maintaining accurate and confidential records of safeguarding cases, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
* Contributing to the development and delivery of safeguarding awareness training for staff and partner organisations.
* Supporting the Safeguarding Adults Board in the collection and analysis of data to identify trends and inform service improvements.
We are seeking someone with a good understanding of the Care Act 2014 and the council's statutory duties in respect of adult safeguarding to provide an excellent comprehensive adult safeguarding service to the members of the public and our partners in West Berkshire. The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:
* Sound knowledge and understanding of safeguarding adults legislation, policies, and best practices.
* Experience in handling safeguarding referrals, conducting enquiries, and working collaboratively with multi-agency partners.
* Strong assessment and analytical skills, with the ability to evaluate complex information and make informed decisions.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with individuals, colleagues, and external stakeholders.
* Confidentiality and professionalism when dealing with sensitive information.
* Ability to work independently, manage a diverse caseload, and prioritise tasks effectively.
* A positive and proactive approach, demonstrating resilience in challenging situations.
You will need to be pragmatic, flexible and able to communicate well with a range of individuals, including adults that are experiencing difficulties, some of whom may be in receipt of care and support services. You will be an organised, calm and thoughtful individual who is able to juggle tasks and priorities to get the work done.
Working pattern: Mon - 7.5 hrs, Tue - 7.5 hrs and Weds - 3.5 hrs
West Berkshire Council Offer Excellent Employment Benefits Such As:
* Flexible working wherever possible between the hours of 07.00-21.00
* Hybrid working wherever possible working 40% in the office
* Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities
* Generous Local Government pension scheme
* Family friendly policies
* A range of local discounts
* Wellbeing Programme including Employee Assistance Programme and employee benefits
* You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sue Brain on 07990800395 or Lisa Cleveland on 07384236383 or email sue.brain1@westberks.gov.uk or lisa.cleveland@westberks.gov.uk.
For more information about the role please visit the Safeguarding Adult board for West Berkshire here: https://sabberkshirewest.co.uk
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Equal Opportunities
The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
How To Apply
Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.
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