Principal Social Worker (Safeguarding Provider Team)

About the roleAn exciting opportunity has arisen within the Safeguarding Provider Team.We are looking for an enthusiastic PrincipalSocial Worker with substantial experience and knowledge of safeguarding to join our friendly team.This role involves the day-to-day prioritisation of safeguarding referrals and safeguarding case management, using Making Safeguarding Personal and working in partnership with providers and other stakeholders to help ensure the safety and wellbeing of our citizens.You will also be providing staff supervision, undertaking duty on a rota basis, and working within key legislation such as The Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005.What will you be doing?We are looking for someone who is a team player with creative problem-solving skills and ability to prioritise and work under pressure alongside the Team Manager . You will receive regular supervision and support from the Team Manager.Your role will also be key in helping shape our services and the team.There is an expectation for you to be in the office at Haylock House, Kettering at least once a week.Please note you must have a Social Work qualification for this role.We offer:a pension scheme, where we pay a significant contribution on top of your contribution. It provides life cover and ill-health protection.opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and potential in a large unitary councilgenerous leave entitlement (28days, rising to 33days) and bank holidays, plus the option to buy up to an extra 10 daysagile and flexible working arrangements to help you with a healthy work-life balance.About usWe are a new unitary council, established in April 2021; we are one of the largest unitary councils in the country. Our vision for North Northants is to be'A place where everyone has the best opportunities and quality of life'.Our priorities are:helping people live active fulfilled livescaring for our young people, providing them with high quality education and opportunitiesenabling a thriving and successful economyleading on a green and sustainable environmentensuring our communities are connected so they can shape their lives and where they liveproviding modern public servicesOur values, as chosen by ourstaff, are -Customer-focused, Respectful, Efficient, Supportive and Trustworthy.The following content displays a map of the job's location.Salary FrequencyAnnualJob ReferenceRef/#####/4320Contract TypeFull TimeClosing Date26 May, 2024Job CategorySocial Care - AdultsLocationHaylock House, Kettering / Remote Working, United Kingdom
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