Job summary
Here in Lincolnshire, we are committed to safeguardingadults and our dynamic, forward-thinking team have an exciting opportunity forsafeguarding officers - Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist to joinus and continue to put adults at the heart of everything that we do.
Main duties of the job
About the Role
Safeguarding Officers work under the leadership of Safeguarding Principal Practitioners performing statutory Safeguarding duties set out in the Care Act 2014 and reflected in Lincolnshire's multi agency and Lincolnshire County Council's internal Safeguarding Policies and Procedures.
The role is totally focussed on safeguarding adults, with every day presenting fresh opportunities to develop your knowledge and look at new ideas.
Our team have asked that applicants have a secure,sound understanding, knowledge and experience within the adult safeguardingarena, including S42 enquires, MSP and the Care Act 2014.
About us
Lincolnshire County Council, is one of the largest employers in the county. We are an organisation that embraces diversity, innovation and progress. We value our people and want to ensure that we can support you in joining and growing with us.
We will view you as an integral member of our community and recognise that your well-being is paramount. To show our appreciation, weve crafted a competitive package designed to not only acknowledge your hard work but also foster a healthy work-life balance.
From health benefits and retirement plans, we strive to provide a package that supports well-being and financial stability and that meets the diverse needs of our workforce.
We want everyone who works with us to feel included and celebrate their uniqueness. We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity, eliminating unlawful discrimination, harassment and victimisation, and promoting good relations for both employee and for the people of Lincolnshire.
People often say every day is a learning day and at LCC a culture of learning is something we really believe in. We recognise the importance of supporting your learning and development and can offer a variety of different learning opportunities depending on what is right for you and the organisation. This could be through your everyday tasks, through hands-on experience, structured programs, formal qualifications, coaching, or informal learning opportunities.
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Job description
Job responsibilities
About the Role
Safeguarding Officers work under the leadership ofSafeguarding Principal Practitioners performing statutory Safeguarding dutiesset out in the Care Act 2014 and reflected in Lincolnshire's multi agency andLincolnshire County Council's internal Safeguarding Policies and Procedures.
The role is totally focussed on safeguarding adults, with every day presenting fresh opportunities to develop your knowledge and look at new ideas.
Safeguarding Officers will lead and coordinate working with other professionals enquiries relating to adults who are experiencing or at risk of abuse or neglect utilising a strength-based approach. They are responsible for assessing and managing risk and ensuring plans are in place to promote wellbeing safeguard and support the outcomes of people experiencing abuse or neglect.
To take on this exciting role you must hold a professionalSocial Work OR Nursing OR Occupational Therapy qualification and havemaintained professional registration with the relevant professional body alongwith some post qualifying practice experience.
Our team have asked that applicants have a secure, soundunderstanding, knowledge and experience within the adult safeguarding arena,including S42 enquires, MSP and the Care Act 2014.
A full Person Specification is available in the attached job description.
If you have an enquiring mind and are committed to the promotion of well-being and safeguarding of adults at risk then this would be a great opportunity for you.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
1. Qualified and hold Professional Registration as Social Worker, Nurse or Occupational Therapist