INTERNAL JOB - This vacancy is only available to Newport City Council employees and Agency Workers currently engaged with the Council
To apply you must have an Employee Self Service (ESS) account. If you do not have one please contact [email protected] with your employee reference, name and job title.
Post No. POSN005009 - Senior Practitioner – Adult Safeguarding
Job share can be considered
Newport City Council is looking for a qualified and motivated social worker to join our Adult Safeguarding Team as a Senior Practitioner.
This key role focuses on coordinating and overseeing safeguarding concerns involving adults at risk. You will lead on safeguarding activity from referral through to outcome, ensuring responses are timely, proportionate and in line with the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and the Wales Safeguarding Procedures.
You will coordinate safeguarding enquiries, chair strategy discussions and multi-agency meetings, and provide advice, guidance and oversight across Adult Services and partner agencies. The role also includes managing concerns relating to People in Positions of Trust (PIPOT) and supporting the ongoing development of safeguarding practice.
What you will do:
Coordinate and oversee safeguarding enquiries- Respond to and triage safeguarding concerns, including Duty to Report referrals
- Chair strategy discussions and multi-agency meetings
- Manage concerns relating to People in Positions of Trust (PIPOT)
- Provide safeguarding advice, guidance and oversight to colleagues and partners
- Support practice development within the team
What we’re looking for:
You will be a qualified social worker registered with Social Care Wales, with experience of safeguarding practice. You will be able to manage complex work, make clear decisions and work effectively with partners.
Why join us:
Supportive and experienced safeguarding team- Opportunities for development and reflective practice
- A key role in delivering strong, proportionate safeguarding
For an informal discussion, please contact Nia Dawkins – All Age Safeguarding Manager:
[email protected]
We welcome applications for all our jobs in either Welsh or English. An application submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Newport City Council is committed to working towards its workforce being more representative of the population that we serve and particularly welcomes applications from people from minority ethnic communities represented (or living) in the city. Selection will be made on ability and skills to undertake the role.
Newport City Council is not currently supporting applicants with sponsorship for right to work. In applying for a vacancy, applicants should already have the right to work in the UK.
Our values - Fairness for all, Making a difference, Being responsible, Working together
Ein Gwerthoedd - Tegwch i Bawb, Gwneud Gwahaniaeth, Bod yn Gyfrifol, Gweithio gyda'n gilydd
