Safeguarding Officer in Newark on Trent

Newark on Trent Full-Time On-site

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Two Safeguarding Officers join the adult safeguarding team at Lincolnshire County Council, working under Safeguarding Principal Practitioners on statutory duties under the Care Act 2014. The work centres on leading enquiries into adults at risk of abuse or neglect, assessing risk and putting plans in place with partner agencies. The countywide specialist team of social workers and nurses means travel across the county and hybrid working. Fit depends on a social work, nursing or occupational therapy registration plus post-qualifying experience.

What the job involves

Lead and coordinate safeguarding enquiries into adults who are experiencing or at risk of abuse or neglect, working with other professionals
Assess and manage risk, and ensure plans are in place to promote wellbeing and safeguard adults
Triage safeguarding concerns, maintaining Making Safeguarding Personal and the Safeguarding Principles
Use a strengths-based, risk enablement approach that keeps the adult's choice and control
Support people to build links within their own community and find creative solutions
Support effective multi-agency working with partner organisations
Attend appointments across the county

Qualifications

Professional social work, nursing or occupational therapy qualification
Post-qualifying practice experience

Registration & licences

Maintained professional registration with the relevant professional body

Skills & knowledge

Secure knowledge of adult safeguarding, including S42 enquiries, MSP and the Care Act 2014
Empowering communicator who handles difficult conversations
Sound decision making within risk enablement
Organised, able to work in a pressurised, fast-paced setting with changing priorities

Checks & eligibility