Social Worker- Safeguarding

Grade H SCP 27 £38,220- SCP 31 £41,771 plus Essential Car User Allowance up to £963pa
Contract: Permanent
Essential Requirement: Driving License, DBS, 18+
Essential Qualification: Must have a Social Work Qualification and registered with Social Work England.
Interview date: TBC
For further information about this role, contact Becky Carter becky.carter@bolton.gov.uk

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

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The Role
Are you a Social Worker who wants to work where your professional judgement, values and relationships truly matter?

Do you want to be part of a team recognised by CQC for strong partnership working and good practice?

Do you believe in protecting people’s rights, promoting independence and supporting individuals to live the lives they choose?

If so, this could be the perfect role for you.

We are looking for a Social Worker to join Bolton’s Adult Safeguarding Team within the Multi Agency Screening and Safeguarding Service. You will play a vital role in responding to safeguarding concerns, completing Section 42 enquiries and ensuring a rights based, person centred approach in line with the Care Act 2014.

You will be part of a fast paced and varied service where you work with people at the earliest point of concern. You will carry out visits across a range of settings including people’s homes, care homes, supported living and other environments. You will listen to people’s experiences, gather insight and plan next steps with them and with partner agencies. You will have the opportunity to build relationships quickly, explore what matters to each person and use your professional judgement to balance risk, rights and independence.

You will work closely with health colleagues, the police, provider services and other partners through strong multi agency arrangements. You will help ensure that safeguarding is coordinated, proportionate and centred on the wishes and outcomes of the individual. Although the work can be complex, you will not manage situations in isolation. You will be supported by clear pathways, experienced colleagues and regular opportunities for reflection and shared decision making.

This is meaningful and hands on safeguarding practice where your decisions genuinely shape what happens next. You will be part of a small, skilled and reflective team that works collaboratively, shares learning and values one another’s strengths. You will be joining a committed and supportive group who are proud of their contribution to Bolton’s positive CQC findings. We value curiosity, empathy, professional autonomy and shared learning, and we place the voice and wishes of the person at the centre of every safeguarding conversation.

About You
If you are someone who cares about people’s safety, rights and wellbeing, you will thrive in this role. You will bring curiosity, empathy and a calm approach to complex situations. You will be able to communicate well with individuals, families and partner agencies, and you will feel confident building relationships quickly.

You will have a sound understanding of adult safeguarding and the Care Act and be confident using your professional judgement to explore concerns and support informed decision making. You will be organised, reflective and able to manage a varied workload, valuing the support and challenge of working as part of a collaborative team.

The role is based at Castle Hill Children’s Centre. Flexible and hybrid working is available, however much of the work is carried out in person across community settings..

If you enjoy varied work, feel comfortable in a fast paced environment and want a role where your skills and values make a real difference, we would welcome your application. We are happy to receive applications from experienced Social Workers and from students who are in their final placement and due to qualify within the next six months.

About Us
This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.

Our Values are really important to us, read all about them below, along with all our great staff benefits, the job description/person specification for the role and the important legal bits, and our Top Tips too.
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Within Greater Manchester, local authorities have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel. Please see greater.jobs for further information before you apply.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance - this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Employment offers are conditional subject to satisfactory clearances. For roles where a criminal records check from the DBS is required, this includes satisfactory clearance of this check. The possession of a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of an individual’s offence/s. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. Bolton Council’s policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders is available here.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as per the person specification.

This organisation has signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment. That means we will recognise your continuous or ‘unbroken’ service in any Greater Manchester local authority or NHS organisation that has signed the commitment, Transport for Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service or Greater Manchester Combined Authority, giving you access to our service-related benefits. Please see the home page of greater.jobs for more information.

For more information about working for Bolton Council, please see greater.jobs; for advice and support with your application, contact recruitment@bolton.gov.uk