At a Glance
- Tasks: Safeguard vulnerable adults and children while creating inclusive support plans.
- Company: Join Devon County Council's dedicated Safeguarding service.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible working hours, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for career advancement and collaboration.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Experience in social work and strong communication skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Our client Devon county council is looking for an Adults Social Worker to join their Safeguarding service. All Experienced Social Workers have the following responsibilities:
- To safeguard children and young people and adults at risk.
- To take a strengths-based approach, which seeks to be inclusive, anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive, and support others to adopt that approach.
- To gather information from service users, informal networks and other agencies to analyse, summarise and evaluate the information to provide a holistic assessment of needs, balancing risk and protective factors.
- To formulate and produce outcome-focused plans with clear aims and objectives (within the context of managing risk), and support others to do so.
- To maintain case records, keeping them up to date and to provide concise and accurate information about a service user's circumstances and plans.
- Make use of IT systems provided by the Service, complying with policy and procedures.
- To manage a workload of complex cases and organise work activities; taking into account the need to prioritise tasks and responsibilities, working to timescales and meeting national and local performance expectations.
- To develop and maintain good working relationships with other professionals within the team, wider service area and partner agencies to ensure an integrated, holistic and multidisciplinary approach.
- To ensure that all necessary communications and referrals are made.
Adults Social Worker - Safeguarding in Devon employer: Remedy Social Work
Devon County Council is an exceptional employer for Adults Social Workers, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises professional development and employee well-being. With a commitment to safeguarding vulnerable individuals, the council provides meaningful opportunities to make a real difference in the community while fostering collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Located in the picturesque Devon area, employees enjoy a balanced lifestyle amidst stunning natural surroundings, enhancing both personal and professional growth.
