Social Worker (Adults Safeguarding) - Social Care Qualified in Carmarthen

Social Worker (Adults Safeguarding) – Social Care Qualified

Location: Carmarthenshire, Wales
Pay Rate: £28.07 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: Full-time. Main office in Carmarthen some flexibility for hybrid working a couple of times a week. 
Reporting to: Safeguarding/DoLS Manager

Make a difference. Protect lives. Empower adults.

We are currently recruiting an experienced and dedicated Social Worker (Adults Safeguarding) to join the Safeguarding Team at Carmarthenshire County Council.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified Social Worker with experience in statutory adult safeguarding to play a key role in protecting adults at risk of abuse and neglect, promoting independence and ensuring the best possible outcomes for individuals.

You will take on the role of a full-time Safeguarding Lead, responding to adult safeguarding concerns, undertaking statutory safeguarding enquiries and making informed decisions to prevent, reduce or safely manage risks.

Working closely with multi-agency partners, you will coordinate safeguarding responses, chair strategy meetings and develop appropriate adult protection plans to ensure individuals receive the protection and support they need.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage statutory adult safeguarding enquiries in accordance with the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, Wales Safeguarding Procedures and relevant legislation.
• Assess safeguarding concerns, gather information and make timely, proportionate decisions regarding appropriate interventions.
• Coordinate safeguarding arrangements to protect adults at risk of abuse or neglect.
• Ensure adults at risk and relevant individuals are actively involved in decisions about their safety and wellbeing.
• Undertake necessary enquiries and make informed risk management decisions.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive safeguarding records.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external partner agencies, including participating in joint enquiries.
• Chair multi-agency safeguarding strategy meetings and formulate adult protection plans.
• Participate in regional safeguarding board activities, audits, supervision and service development initiatives.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of safeguarding practice and service delivery.

Essential Requirements

To be considered for this role, you must have:

• A recognised professional qualification in Social Work.
• Current professional registration with Social Care Wales.
• Previous experience working in a statutory adult safeguarding role.
• Experience working with partner agencies to safeguard adults at risk.
• Experience managing risk within a busy social work environment.
• Experience chairing multi-agency meetings.
• Thorough knowledge of relevant legislation, including, Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Modern Slavery Act 2015, Violence Against Women, Domestic Abuse and Sexual Violence (Wales) Act 2015.
• A detailed understanding of adult safeguarding policies and procedures in Wales.

Skills and Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Excellent assessment, analytical and decision-making skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and relationship-building abilities.
• The confidence to manage complex safeguarding situations and challenging circumstances.
• The ability to work effectively with multi-agency partners and resolve complex problems.
• Excellent organisational and record-keeping skills.
• A commitment to anti-oppressive practice, equality, diversity and inclusion.
• Resilience, professionalism and the ability to work under pressure.
• The ability to prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines.
• A commitment to continuous professional development and high standards of social work practice.
• Flexibility to travel throughout Carmarthenshire, sometimes at short notice.

Desirable

Ability to speak Welsh.

Apply Today!

If you are a passionate, experienced and suitably qualified Social Worker with a strong background in adult safeguarding, we would love to hear from you.

For more information, please contact Shivashni Govender at LinsCare!