Safeguarding Adults Officer

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Basis Full time

Job profile for Safeguarding Adults Officer

Weston-super-Mare

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

• Salary Level 8:
  
  - £39,152 - £41,771 per annum
• Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time
• Package Permanent contract - 27 days annual leave per annum, rising to 32 days per annum after 5 years' service
• Job category/type Adult Social Care and Housing
• Date posted 24/08/2026
• Job reference ASHD
  0446
• Attachments:
  Safeguarding Adults Officer - ASHD
  0446 - Job

About us.

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

The role.

We are pleased to offer a permanent full time opportunity for a Safeguarding Adults Officer. The post is open to registered health or social care professionals with experience of safeguarding adults work.

You will work in a supportive team that leads the local authority response to safeguarding adults concerns. The successful applicant will, under the supervision of the safeguarding adults manager and senior safeguarding adults officers, coordinate the local authority response to safeguarding adults concerns through making S.42(1) decisions and undertaking S.42(2) safeguarding adults enquiries.

Key responsibilities:

• Ensure that the adult at risk remains central to any safeguarding response.
• Assess and manage risk including complex situations.
• Make decisions according to he relevant legislation (The Care Act 2014)
• Work in partnership with multiple agencies.
• Undertake work in the community with adults at risk and also with health and social care providers in the context of organisational abuse.

This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.

Work style.

At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.

This role falls into the category of Mobile/Field Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:

• 0-1 day in the office.
• Includes field workers who primarily work remotely.
• Comes into the office for meetings or focused work. Virtual connections with the team are essential, with portable technology supporting work on the go.

About you.

We are looking for an individual who is passionate about safeguarding and who possesses the following skills and experience:

Essential criteria:

• Relevant professional qualification in Health or Social Care e.g. Social Work, Occupational Therapy or Nursing.
• Must be registered with the relevant professional body.
• Experience of interagency and multi-disciplinary working.
• Experience of working with a range of statutory, independent and voluntary sector providers i.e. Police, CQC, care homes etc.
• Experience in practical application of the mental capacity act and deprivation of liberty safeguards.
• An ability to adapt to unexpected problems and situations and make decisions in complex situations sometimes on the basis of uncertain information.
• Knowledge of The Care Act…