Social Worker - Adult Safeguarding Team

Your new company
Birmingham City Council is recruiting experienced Social Workers to join its newly restructured Adult Safeguarding Team. With 5 vacancies available, this is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced service that plays a crucial role in protecting vulnerable adults and promoting their safety and wellbeing.

The team will manage both Safeguarding Triage and Section 42 Enquiries under one service, led by an experienced Team Manager and supported by permanent Senior Practitioners.

Your new role
You will be responsible for assessing and managing safeguarding concerns, undertaking timely visits, making evidence-based decisions, and coordinating safeguarding enquiries in line with statutory responsibilities.

This is a high-volume, fast-moving environment where prompt decision-making is essential. Triage work requires assessment within tight timescales, with visits often required within 24 hours and cases progressing through a rapid turnaround process.

You will:

Manage safeguarding concerns from initial triage through to Section 42 enquiries
Undertake timely visits and risk assessments
Make defensible decisions under Section 42(1) of the Care Act 2014
Coordinate safeguarding enquiries and alternative support pathways
Develop robust safeguarding plans in partnership with citizens and multi-agency partners
Produce clear, evidence-based assessments and case recordings
Support citizens with a range of complex care and support needs

What you'll need to succeed
✅ Minimum 2 years' post-qualified permanent Adult Social Work experience
✅ Strong knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005

✅ Experience of coordinating Section 42 Safeguarding Enquiries
✅ Experience in Adult Safeguarding, including triage work
✅ Confidence in risk assessment, decision-making and care management
✅ Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities
✅ Social Work England registration

Desirable Experience

Knowledge or experience of:

Mental Health pathways
Domestic Abuse pathways
Modern Slavery
Care and Support Assessments
Support Planning
Multi-agency safeguarding practice

What you'll get in return
You'll be joining a supportive and well-established service where professional development and staff wellbeing are a priority.

Benefits include:

Experienced and approachable Senior Practitioner support
Regular supervision and case direction
Monthly team meetings
Additional CPD and learning opportunities
Wellbeing drop-in sessions
Collaborative and supportive team culture
Hybrid working arrangements

What you need to do now
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