Social Care Officer

We are looking for a motivated and compassionate Social Care Officer to join our Adults Safeguarding Team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience of working with vulnerable adults who is passionate about promoting safety, wellbeing, choice and independence.

As part of a supportive and experienced safeguarding team, you will contribute to safeguarding enquiries, work alongside professionals from a range of agencies, and support adults with care and support needs to achieve the outcomes that matter to them.

About the Role

As a Social Care Officer, you will:

Support the progression of safeguarding concerns and enquiries under the Care Act 2014.
Gather information from adults, families, professionals and partner agencies to inform safeguarding decision-making.
Complete safeguarding enquiries appropriate to your role and experience under the guidance of senior practitioners.
Assess and monitor risk, helping to identify actions that can reduce or manage identified risks.
Promote Making Safeguarding Personal by ensuring adults are involved in decisions about their lives wherever possible.
Work closely with health partners, care providers, housing services, advocacy services, police and other organisations.
Maintain accurate and timely case records and documentation.
Provide information, advice and guidance relating to safeguarding adults.
Support service improvement and contribute to positive outcomes for adults at risk.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

Has experience working with vulnerable adults in health, social care, housing, safeguarding or a related setting.
Has a good understanding of adult safeguarding principles and person-centred practice.
Can communicate effectively with adults, families, colleagues and partner agencies.
Is able to gather, analyse and record information accurately.
Has good organisational skills and can manage competing demands.
Is confident working both independently and as part of a team.
Demonstrates a commitment to dignity, respect, inclusion and empowerment.
Has good IT skills and experience of maintaining accurate records.

A recognised qualification in health and social care is desirable but not essential. Training and ongoing professional development will be provided.

What We Offer

In return, we offer:

A welcoming and supportive safeguarding team.
Regular supervision and professional support.
Opportunities for learning and development.
Flexible working arrangements where service needs allow.
Local Government Pension Scheme.
Generous annual leave entitlement.
Opportunities to develop knowledge and skills within the area of adult safeguarding.

Why Join Us?

This is a rewarding opportunity to support adults at risk and make a genuine difference to people's lives. You will be part of a team committed to promoting rights, managing risk proportionately, and ensuring people are empowered to achieve the outcomes that matter to them.

If you are committed to delivering high-quality support and want to develop your career within adult safeguarding, we would love to hear from you.

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.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Gemma Mctamney - gemma.mctamney@northlincs.gov.uk or Alana Walton - alana.walton@northlincs.gov.uk.

Candidates must be able to evidence their right to work in the UK. Please note the council does not hold a sponsor licence to sponsor people to work in the UK.

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.

Attachments

• Job Description and Employee Specification