Casual Adult Safeguarding and Care Coordinator - Emergency Duty Service
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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Are you an experienced professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and is passionate about making a difference when it matters most?
Join our Emergency Duty Service (EDS) Team as a Casual Adult Safeguarding Care Coordinator, where you will play a vital role in responding to urgent safeguarding concerns, supporting vulnerable adults in times of crisis and coordinating effective interventions outside of normal working hours.
This rewarding role requires sound professional judgement, strong assessment skills and the ability to work confidently both independently and as part of a dedicated multi-agency team committed to protecting and supporting adults at risk.
This is a relief/casual role providing cover on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays on an as-required basis. There are no guaranteed hours, and shifts will be offered in line with service needs.
About you…
As an Adult Safeguarding Care Coordinator, you will be a qualified Social Worker, Nurse, or Allied Professional, holding a CQSW, Diploma or Degree in Social Work or a relevant professional qualification in Nursing.
Bringing at least three years' experience in crisis intervention and complex adult safeguarding assessments, you will be confident in making sound decisions in challenging situations.
Strong communication skills, together with the ability to gather, analyse and accurately record complex information, will enable you to work effectively with a range of professionals and agencies.
Whether working as part of a team or independently, you will remain calm under pressure and be committed to safeguarding vulnerable adults and supporting positive outcomes for those at risk.
About the team…
This is an exciting time to be joining the service as we have recently remodelled our service structure. EDS is already seen as a safe and effective service, safeguarding the children and vulnerable adults of Berkshire and has received positive feedback from both Ofsted and CQC.
The EDS benefits from a wealth of specialist knowledge, bringing together professionals with extensive experience in crisis intervention, safeguarding and a wide range of social work and health specialisms.
Key responsibilities...
- To provide an emergency service for assessment and action for vulnerable adults referred as being in need of care, at immediate risk or in need of housing. This will predominantly be by telephone but, when appropriate, may require visits to service users.
- To provide expert advice and quality intervention, based on a sound knowledge of legislation to referrers, be they service users, their families, members of the public, social care/health staff, police or other external agencies.
- To assess eligibility and act on cases of emergency homelessness arising out of hours as per the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017.
- To produce a high standard of accurate recording relating to all work undertaken to meet departmental policies and procedures.
- To assess and respond to requests for appropriate adults, which may require attendance to custody.
Our benefits …
- Competitive hourly pay.
- Regular individual supervision and reflective peer group support led by a qualified practitioner.
- An inclusive and social working environment.
- Local government pension scheme.
- Life insurance cover (linked to the pension scheme)
- Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
Our values...
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Reasonable adjustments...
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.
Disability confident and inclusive recruitment...
Bracknell Forest Council is proud to be an inclusive employer. This means that if you have made us aware on the application form that you have a disability, are an armed forces veteran or you are a care leaver, you will be guaranteed an interview if you meet the essential criteria outlined in the person specification.
Interview date
Interviews will be held the week beginning 23rd November 2026.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
Want to ask us a question?
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role please contact:
Nalene Edwards-Caesar (Team Manager) or Shelli Read (Business Manager)
01344 355050
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Please note that this particular role does not meet the minimum requirements for sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration regulations. As such, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.
Salary range
- £24.53 - £25.65 per hour