Working Pattern:
Location: Borough-wide, main office locations Trafford Town Hall
Interview Type: In Person
SMART Working: We aim to offer flexibility wherever possible. Many of our colleagues work from home one or more days a week and/or adjust their hours. We call this SMART working - giving you the freedom to shape your working pattern around your life, whilst still delivering great outcomes. Speak with the hiring manager about the range of flexible working options available for this role.
We currently have a fantastic opportunity within our Safeguarding Hub for a full-time Social Worker to support our ongoing development, contribute fresh perspectives, and help drive forward best practice and innovation within the team.
The Safeguarding Hub serves as the single point of access for all adult safeguarding referrals received by the Local Authority. It is responsible for screening incoming concerns, coordinating provider-led safeguarding responses, and addressing organisational safeguarding concerns. In this role, you will play an active and integral part in a dedicated safeguarding team, ensuring that all responses are proportionate, person-centered, and compliant with current legislative frameworks to effectively protect and support adults at risk.
Your approach will embody our core values and behaviours: showing a commitment to continuous learning and improvement to achieve the best outcomes; recognising and respecting the contributions of others; collaborating to deliver high-quality services; taking ownership and responsibility to get things right and learning from challenges; and being proactive in resolving issues and embracing change to make a meaningful difference.
The successful candidate will join a highly skilled, welcoming, and supportive team, working with adults at risk to deliver proportionate, person-centered safeguarding responses across Trafford in line with current legislation and statutory guidance. Previous experience in adult social care and safeguarding, along with a strong understanding of the relevant legal frameworks including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Human Rights Act 1998 is essential. You will benefit from regular professional and managerial supervision, as well as access to a wide range of training and development opportunities to support your growth and maintain your continuing professional development (CPD). This is an exciting and forward-thinking time for Adult Social Care in Trafford, and we look forward to welcoming a dedicated professional ready to make a positive difference as part of our team.
This advert may close early if we receive a high number of applications, so please apply as soon as possible.
For the full details of this opportunity, please refer to the role profile linked below.
If you have any questions or would like an informal chat you can get in contact with the hiring manager, Tina Mallon [Service Manager- Adult Safeguarding Hub] at [email protected] Please do not send CVs to these email address as these will not be accepted.
