Social Worker

7 days ago

Scunthorpe DN NL, United Kingdom North Lincolnshire Council Full time £30,000 - £60,000 per year

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Social Worker to join our Adult Safeguarding team. This is a vital role where you will make a real difference in the lives of adults at risk, promoting their rights, safety, and wellbeing.

You will work within a multi-agency framework to respond to safeguarding concerns, undertake Section 42 enquiries, and develop protection plans that are person-centred and outcome-focused. You'll be part of a supportive team committed to continuous learning and improvement, with opportunities to contribute to practice development and service transformation.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate safeguarding enquiries under the Care Act 2014.

Work collaboratively with adults at risk, their families, and partner agencies to assess risk and develop safeguarding plans.

Apply professional judgement and legal frameworks to complex cases.

Maintain accurate and timely records in line with statutory requirements.

Promote Making Safeguarding Personal principles in all aspects of your work.

About You

Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England.

Experience in adult safeguarding, mental capacity assessments, and risk management.

Strong understanding of relevant legislation including the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, and Human Rights Act.

Excellent communication, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

For more information on this post please email Gemma McTamney (Lead Officer – Safeguarding Adults Team) or Chris Shepherd (Senior Social Worker - Safeguarding Adults Team)

Please see attached job description and employee specification which you should refer to when completing your application to demonstrate you meet the essential criteria for the role

We are collectively organised around the people and place of North Lincolnshire. Together we ensure that our communities are safe, well, prosperous and connected. We are ambitious for North Lincolnshire, we want our area to be the #BestPlace for our residents by being the #BestCouncil we can be. We achieve this through living our values – equality of opportunity, excellence, integrity and self-responsibility – in all that we do.

As an employer, we promote and safeguard the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect the same commitment from existing and prospective employees or volunteers. Recruitment to this post will follow our safer recruitment procedure which includes us requesting references prior to interview and a DBS check.

We are collectively organised around the people and place of North Lincolnshire. Together we ensure that our communities are safe, well, prosperous and connected. We are ambitious for North Lincolnshire, we want our area to be the #BestPlace for our residents by being the #BestCouncil we can be. We achieve this through living our values – equality of opportunity, excellence, integrity and self-responsibility – in all that we do.

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