Social Worker; Adult Social Care - Adult safeguarding team

Walsall Council, Social Worker (Adult Social Care) - Adult safeguarding team -

Salary G9: £42,839-£46,142 per annum

Contract:
Full time, permanent

A new career in 2026!

An exciting and unique opportunity has arisen to join our dynamic and forward‑thinking Adult Safeguarding Hub.

We are ideally looking for social workers who have post qualifying experience in Adult Social Care Social Work.

• The safeguarding hub receives all safeguarding referrals for adults in Walsall
• The team is social work led and makes decisions about how to respond to safeguarding concerns
• You would analyse presenting risks, liaise with partner agencies, adults and their representatives, share and gather information appropriately and apply the principles of section 42 of the Care Act 2014.

You must be a registered social worker with:

• A good knowledge of safeguarding legislation and guidance, including the Care Act 2014 and the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and other related legislation.
• A good knowledge of adult social care and adult safeguarding procedures.
• A passion and commitment to working with adults and their representatives to achieve the best possible outcomes.
• The ability to demonstrate competence, knowledge, experience and the ability as a social worker in relation to adult safeguarding, as outlined in the attached job description and person specification.

We want you to share your expertise and knowledge and make a real and positive difference for vulnerable adults in Walsall. In return, we will offer you support, recognition and a commitment to help you learn and develop your social work career.

As a social worker, as you gain experience you'll be able to access specialist training, for example:

• Access to learning and development opportunities to ensure your knowledge and skills are up to date
• Access to post qualifying award training including Best Interest Assessor, Approved Mental Health Professional and Practice Educator
• Access to professional forums to develop best practice
• A comprehensive career development offer.

Additional benefits include:

• Generous starting salary starting from : £42,839 per annum for experienced social workers
• Payment of Social Work England Professional Fees
• A level of flexibility between office and remote working, in line with the needs of the service
• 28 days paid annual holiday (pro-rata for part time staff) in addition to Bank Holidays. This goes up to 33 days when you have worked with us for 5 years.

For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Paul Sharpe on  or email:

View Job Description and Employee Specification.

Closing date: 20th February 2026.

When completing your online application form, you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills, abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement, you will not be shortlisted. Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form.

Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. Please see our Information for Applicants leaflet for further information.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting agency applications or referrals at this time.

At Walsall Council, we appreciate that AI can be a useful tool for ideas or guidance. However, we encourage you to make sure your application reflects your own voice and experiences. Over-reliance on AI can make responses feel less personal, and we really want to understand what makes you unique. Your experiences, skills, and perspective are what set you apart, so please ensure your application as a whole - particularly your Supporting Information - reflects your own voice.

Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children, young people and vulnerable adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and…