Connect2Socialwork are looking for Inquiry Officers to join their Adults Safeguarding service for Kent County Council
Purpose of the Job:
Be individually accountable in the role of Inquiry Officer in accordance with the Kent & Medway policies and procedures; to progress Safeguarding enquiries and action plans. Carry out enquiries under the close supervision and direction of Designated Senior Officers and other senior staff.
Ensure that proportionate assessment and enquiry is undertaken to identify safeguarding action required for adults, and ensure an appropriate and effective level of resource allocation is made to help people be safeguarded.
Main duties and responsibilities:
1. Carry out proportionate and holistic investigations and assessments, working with and supporting the adult at risk, engaging with specialist professionals as necessary. Identify needs and actions/outcomes which will inform the appropriate level of response to help the person be safeguarded (including other individuals and members of the public), optimise their independence and meet their support needs.
2. Understand and apply the relevant legislation and policy when undertaking safeguarding enquiries and proportionate person-centred assessments (including where appropriate self-assessments and carer assessments).
3. Be the Inquiry Officer allocated to specific Safeguarding concerns and enquiries which require registered practitioner capability within the parameters of the Directo...