Social Work - Adults Safeguarding

A Social Worker is required for work within the Adults safeguarding Team in the vibrant city of Bristol. Excellent rates of pay up to £32ph. 3 month minimum contract but likely extended. 37 hours per week. Exciting opportunity in a great city with good transport links to neighboring authorities. Flexible working.

We are seeking an experienced Social Worker to join Bristol City Council's Safeguarding Adults Team on an agency basis. This is a very fast-paced service, responsible for responding to safeguarding concerns across the city. We need someone who can confidently manage complex situations, work to tight timescales, and make sound professional decisions.

• Managing safeguarding concerns from initial triage through to decision?making and coordination of enquiries.
• Working closely with partner organisations through multi?agency meetings and information?sharing discussions.
• Completing high?quality recording and providing clear, confident professional rationale.
• Supporting adults to understand their risks, wishes and outcomes.
• Maintaining strong relationships with internal colleagues and external partners in health, police, housing and community services.
• A mixture of office?based work, home working, and some community visits where required.

• Strong safeguarding adults experience is essential - we need someone who can hit the ground running.
• Very good understanding and confident application of relevant legislation, thresholds and safeguarding principles.
• Able to manage a high volume, fast?moving caseload.
• Resilient, organised and able to work independently with minimal direction.
• Skilled at partnership working and confident in multi?agency environments.
• Must be based in or near Bristol and able to attend City Hall as required.

You will be Social Work England registered, ideally a driver with access to own car and able to reside and work in the UK.

• Dedicated personal and professional service.
• Free DBS check.
• CV review service.
• Interview advice.
• Competitive rates of pay.
  
  Post-placement follow up meetings.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme - £200 once we have found them a new role.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Care roles in South please contact Kelly Stock at Eden Brown on (phone number removed) or email your CV to:

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.