Senior Practitioner, Safeguarding & DoLS

Are you committed to helping some of the most vulnerable members of the community? Do you have experience of managing risk and making safeguarding personal. We are looking for a qualified Senior Practitioner to join our Safeguarding team.

About you…

To be successful in the role – you will need

• Qualified Social Worker - DIPSW, BASW / CQSW

• Experience of supervision and performance development of staff

• Post qualifying experience working with adults at risk

• Knowledge of Adult Care legislation and procedures

• Demonstrate understanding and experience of risk management of complex and high risk issues

• Experience of multi-agency working

• Knowledge and experience of safeguarding adults procedure

About the role…

As the Senior Practitioner, Safeguarding & DoLS, your duties will include

• To support with identifying and managing the risk and experience of abuse from first contact with the service, including applying eligibility criteria and LLR Thresholds to evidence decision making.

• Ensure that Making Safeguarding Personal principles are central to all practice.

• Support with providing specialist advice to the wider service, both on a case by case basis and through the delivery of targeted training and development ensuring all staff are aware of their responsibilities and are able to evidence safeguarding competencies.

• To oversee the case work, including legal processes and safeguarding enquiries held by Social Workers within the team, including chairing strategy meetings and case conferences as required.

• To deputise for the Team Manager when required, such as to cover annual leave, attending meetings and supporting the wider team functions