Senior Practitioner - Adult Safeguarding (Ref: POS000932)
Hours and Pay
Salary: £45,718 - £48,710 per annum
Salary Band: £40,001 to £50,000
Post Type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: Full time
Job and Application details
Categories: Social Work - Adult Service
Directorate: N/A
Published Date: 31/03/2025
Closing Date: 20/04/2025
We are seeking an experienced Social Worker who has a highly developed specialist knowledge in safeguarding adults. This successful candidate will need to be able to demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the following:
* The Care Act (2014)
* Mental Capacity Act (2005)
* The Human Rights Act (1998)
* DOLS (2009)
* Domestic Abuse Act (2021)
* Making Safeguarding Personal and other relevant local and national legislation and policy frameworks.
You will be required to triage safeguarding concerns received, complete initial enquiries, complete formal s42 enquiry reports, and chair safeguarding meetings.
As one of the Senior Practitioners within the team, you will play a key role in providing professional supervision on both a formal and informal basis to members of the team. You will also deputise for the team manager when required.
Benefits
The rewards for working at Darlington Borough Council go beyond the salary you will receive; we have numerous additional benefits such as:
* 32 days Annual Leave, plus Bank Holidays, with option to purchase additional Annual Leave (pro-rata for part time working)
* Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme with option to make Additional Voluntary Contributions
* Flexi-time scheme
* Flexible working
* Generous Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Leave schemes
* Staff equality forums
* Green Car Leasing Scheme
* Access to a wide range of training, learning and development
* Physiotherapy service
* Confidential counselling service
* Great wellbeing offer
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Dolphin Centre Fit for Life Discounts
* Local and National retailer discounts
* Vivup employee benefit app and Lifestyle Savings
* Arriva Employee Travel Club
For the full range of benefits we offer, please see our Why work for us internet page, which also includes our Total Reward Booklet and Employee Benefit Video.
Find out further information about us and what it’s like to work for our great team by visiting the Jobs and Careers home page.
This post requires a satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure and Adults Barred List check.
General Information for Applicants
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If you are experiencing problems applying for this vacancy via North East Jobs, please contact the HR Team on 01325 403217 or HR@darlington.gov.uk, who will be happy to assist.
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