Summary: The Senior Safeguarding Practitioner role at Shropshire County Council involves overseeing adult safeguarding processes, conducting risk assessments, and implementing protection plans for vulnerable adults. The position requires a qualified social worker with extensive experience in safeguarding and knowledge of relevant legislation. This part-time role is hybrid and is contracted for a three-month period. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance with safeguarding principles and producing accurate reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Directing enquiries into adult safeguarding issues.
• Chairing adult safeguarding meetings.
• Implementing and overseeing safeguarding processes in line with the Care Act 2014.
• Identifying and assessing risks to adults with care and support needs.
• Developing and implementing protection plans to reduce risks.
• Ensuring all safeguarding practices align with Making Safeguarding Personal principles.
• Applying the Mental Capacity Act 2005 within adult safeguarding cases.
• Producing clear and accurate reports and maintaining electronic service user records.

Key Skills:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Proven experience in adult safeguarding and chairing safeguarding meetings.
• In-depth knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and its impact on safeguarding practices.
• Strong understanding of risk identification and protection planning.
• Excellent report writing and electronic record-keeping skills.
• Ability to deliver person-centred safeguarding outcomes.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, including Mental Capacity Act 2005, Mental Health Act 1983, Carers Acts 1995 & 2000, NHS and Community Care Act 1990, and Care Act 2014.
• Understanding of CQC's role in safeguarding.
• Completion of specialist adult safeguarding training (desirable).
• Experience in supervisory or management roles (desirable).
• Familiarity with the criminal justice system (desirable).
• Proven ability to manage staff.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management with the ability to prioritise workload.
• Adaptability to work within a changing organisation.
• High professional standards even under pressure.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good IT skills for record-keeping and reporting.

Salary (Rate): £35.89

City: Shropshire

Country: England

Working Arrangements: Hybrid

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other