Social Worker - Safeguarding (Adults)

Role Purpose

An experienced social worker will lead complex safeguarding work with adults at risk, ensuring practice is rights‑led, trauma‑informed and grounded in strong professional judgement. The role involves working directly with adults, families, carers and advocates to analyse risk, promote autonomy and protection, and achieve meaningful outcomes. It offers exposure to complex safeguarding, self‑neglect and legal decision‑making, supporting the development of advanced skills and professional confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Section 42 safeguarding enquiries under the Care Act 2014 from initial decision through to outcome.
• Work face‑to‑face with adults at risk, families, carers and advocates, keeping lived experience, rights and outcomes central to practice.
• Chair and contribute to multi‑agency safeguarding meetings, driving purposeful and proportionate safeguarding plans.
• Apply the Mental Capacity Act and...

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