Adult Safeguarding Social Worker

Here at Cheshire West and Chester Council, we are committed to providing excellent Adult Social Care services to residents. We are one team, putting what matters to people first and are investing in a number of roles, qualified and non-qualified, across our service areas to grow our dynamic, solution focused team.

So, wherever you are in your life, there is something to suit you in Adult Social Care, whether that be meaningful work, feeling valued in your role, career progression, pay progression or a great work life balance, this is where you will find it. If you want to be a part of our welcoming, values driven service and are passionate about being part of a team that can make a real difference for local people, please take a look at the roles we have available.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has statutory responsibility to establish whether abuse has taken place, when safeguarding concerns are reported. The safeguarding unit manage all professional safeguarding across adult social care.

There is a strong focus on the person concerned, the outcomes they want to achieve and how that may be achieved.

We are looking to recruit 2 x Social Worker - Applications from newly qualified social workers (non-progressed / grade 8 post) will also be considered. Hours to be confirmed.

Are you a Social Worker, registered with Social Work England, looking for your next challenge? Are you passionate about improving outcomes for adults and seeking a working environment that balances personal wellbeing with continuous improvement? Then Cheshire West and Chester Council could be the perfect place for you.

Cheshire West and Chester Council has statutory responsibility to establish whether abuse has taken place, when safeguarding concerns are reported. The safeguarding unit manage all professional safeguarding across adult social care.

There is a strong focus on the person concerned, the outcomes they want to achieve and how that may be achieved.

The team apply professional curiosity in the narratives and facts that are presented and the ability to question information objectively to evaluate it.

We provide high-quality, person-centred social care for adults, but for us it’s more than that; we support people to change and enhance their lives every day through the work undertaken by our talented and dedicated teams.

Our values are important to all of us, we live and breathe them, and they shape how we work together to create positive environments where both colleagues and people who use our services can be inspired to reach their potential. If you share our values and commitment, then you’re our kind of person.

We are looking for dedicated and highly motivated team players to join us as Social Workers working in line with the Care Act 2014 S.42. Our Social Workers play a critical role in supporting people to develop creative and innovative solutions to meet the outcomes they want to achieve.

• Work in a forward-thinking Council and within teams that have clear, shared values
• Work with individuals families and carers during the safeguarding process.
• Be pivotal to ensuring people are connected to the support services required.
• Receive great support from our proactive and knowledgeable management team
• Enhance your legal literacy and work closely with our great legal support services
• Develop and progress in your career through training and development opportunities in a variety of pathways: we meet the cost of your professional registration fee as standard.

• CQSW/CSS/Diploma/Degree in Social Work or equivalent (Essential)
• Social Work England Registration (Essential)
• Be required to undertake an enhanced DBS plus Childrens and Adults Barred List (Essential)
• Statutory and policy…