Here in Lincolnshire, we are committed to safeguarding adults and our dynamic, forward-thinking team have an exciting opportunity for safeguarding officers (Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist) to join us and continue to put adults at the heart of everything that we do.
About the Role Safeguarding Officers work under the leadership of Safeguarding Principal Practitioners performing statutory Safeguarding duties set out in the Care Act 2014 and reflected in Lincolnshire's multi agency and Lincolnshire County Council's internal Safeguarding Policies and Procedures. The role is totally focused on safeguarding adults, with every day presenting fresh opportunities to develop your knowledge and look at new ideas. Safeguarding Officers will lead and coordinate, working with other professionals, enquiries relating to adults who are experiencing, or at risk of, abuse or neglect utilizing a strength-based approach. They are responsible for assessing and managing risk and ensuring plans are in place to promote wellbeing, safeguard and support the outcomes of people experiencing abuse or neglect. You will be part of a team that triages safeguarding concerns, ensuring
Making Safeguarding Personal
and
Safeguarding Principles
are maintained and that the adult is center to all that you do. Professional curiosity is key; the role requires you to undertake safeguarding inquiries, whilst maintaining people’s choice and control,
empowering adults
within a risk enablement and strengths-based approach. You will support people to develop links within their own community, looking at creative solutions and will be committed to supporting effective multi-agency working with partner organisations. About the Team Our central hub is in the market town of
Sleaford , but we are a
countywide
team and have offices across Lincolnshire where team members may
“hot desk”
when required or
work from home
at times, in line with our smarter working policy. We are a specialist team that consists of
Social Workers
and
Nurses
and we have a strong focus on ensuring that people's voices are heard and adults are kept safe from abuse and neglect. The safeguarding team manage a person’s safeguarding journey from the start to the finish. There is variety and challenge within all roles. We regularly meet up in person, hold fuddles and pub meals. We have a couple of excellent bakers within the team who regularly keep us topped up with tasty treats! Any new member will be made to feel welcome as our focus is to create a supportive cohesive team environment. About You To take on this exciting role you must hold a professional Social Work OR Nursing OR Occupational Therapy qualification and have maintained professional registration with the relevant professional body along with some post qualifying practice experience. Our team have asked
that applicants have a secure, sound understanding/ knowledge/experience within the adult safeguarding arena, including S42 inquiries, MSP and the Care Act (2014). Coupled with this you will need to be; Empowering
– communication through difficult conversations is key to the role. Confident
– your decision making whilst working within risk enablement must be sound. Organised
– this is a pressurised, fast-paced environment with complex ever-changing priorities. A full Person Specification is available in the attached Job Description. If you have an enquiring mind and are committed to the promotion of well-being and
safeguarding
of adults at risk then this would be a great opportunity for you. Our Offer Our practitioners receive excellent supervision, access to learning and development opportunities and protected time to support continuous professional development. Lincolnshire County Council is particularly committed to supporting staff access additional qualifications such as AMHP and Practice Educator. Along with a competitive salary we are offering; Hybrid model of working A Contributory pension Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work Civil service sports council membership Flexible working policies Career progression opportunities. A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more. Further details can be found in our
rewards and benefits
brochure. What Next If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding this role then please contact; Tammy Waby via email
tammy.waby@lincolnshire.gov.uk PLEASE NOTE:
It is imperative that your covering letter clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the
Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site)
and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council. Applications Close on 19th January 2025 and interviews will be held on or after w/c 27th January 2025.
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About the Role Safeguarding Officers work under the leadership of Safeguarding Principal Practitioners performing statutory Safeguarding duties set out in the Care Act 2014 and reflected in Lincolnshire's multi agency and Lincolnshire County Council's internal Safeguarding Policies and Procedures. The role is totally focused on safeguarding adults, with every day presenting fresh opportunities to develop your knowledge and look at new ideas. Safeguarding Officers will lead and coordinate, working with other professionals, enquiries relating to adults who are experiencing, or at risk of, abuse or neglect utilizing a strength-based approach. They are responsible for assessing and managing risk and ensuring plans are in place to promote wellbeing, safeguard and support the outcomes of people experiencing abuse or neglect. You will be part of a team that triages safeguarding concerns, ensuring
Making Safeguarding Personal
and
Safeguarding Principles
are maintained and that the adult is center to all that you do. Professional curiosity is key; the role requires you to undertake safeguarding inquiries, whilst maintaining people’s choice and control,
empowering adults
within a risk enablement and strengths-based approach. You will support people to develop links within their own community, looking at creative solutions and will be committed to supporting effective multi-agency working with partner organisations. About the Team Our central hub is in the market town of
Sleaford , but we are a
countywide
team and have offices across Lincolnshire where team members may
“hot desk”
when required or
work from home
at times, in line with our smarter working policy. We are a specialist team that consists of
Social Workers
and
Nurses
and we have a strong focus on ensuring that people's voices are heard and adults are kept safe from abuse and neglect. The safeguarding team manage a person’s safeguarding journey from the start to the finish. There is variety and challenge within all roles. We regularly meet up in person, hold fuddles and pub meals. We have a couple of excellent bakers within the team who regularly keep us topped up with tasty treats! Any new member will be made to feel welcome as our focus is to create a supportive cohesive team environment. About You To take on this exciting role you must hold a professional Social Work OR Nursing OR Occupational Therapy qualification and have maintained professional registration with the relevant professional body along with some post qualifying practice experience. Our team have asked
that applicants have a secure, sound understanding/ knowledge/experience within the adult safeguarding arena, including S42 inquiries, MSP and the Care Act (2014). Coupled with this you will need to be; Empowering
– communication through difficult conversations is key to the role. Confident
– your decision making whilst working within risk enablement must be sound. Organised
– this is a pressurised, fast-paced environment with complex ever-changing priorities. A full Person Specification is available in the attached Job Description. If you have an enquiring mind and are committed to the promotion of well-being and
safeguarding
of adults at risk then this would be a great opportunity for you. Our Offer Our practitioners receive excellent supervision, access to learning and development opportunities and protected time to support continuous professional development. Lincolnshire County Council is particularly committed to supporting staff access additional qualifications such as AMHP and Practice Educator. Along with a competitive salary we are offering; Hybrid model of working A Contributory pension Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work Civil service sports council membership Flexible working policies Career progression opportunities. A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more. Further details can be found in our
rewards and benefits
brochure. What Next If you would like an open and informal discussion regarding this role then please contact; Tammy Waby via email
tammy.waby@lincolnshire.gov.uk PLEASE NOTE:
It is imperative that your covering letter clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the
Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site)
and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council. Applications Close on 19th January 2025 and interviews will be held on or after w/c 27th January 2025.
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