Social Worker - Adult Support and Protection

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Are you committed to safeguarding adults at risk of harm and improving outcomes for vulnerable individuals within our communities?

We are looking for an experienced and motivated Council Officer/Social Worker with a minimum of 1 year's experience working with adults in a social work setting and a passion for safeguarding adults at risk of harm.

East Renfrewshire Health and Social Care Partnership is seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Council Officer/Social Worker to join our dedicated Adult Support and Protection Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in protecting adults at risk and promoting their rights, safety, and wellbeing.

As a Council Officer within the Adult Support and Protection Team, you will contribute to the delivery of statutory duties under the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007. You will undertake Adult Support and Protection Inquiries and Investigations, gather and analyse information, assess and manage risk, contribute to protection planning, and work closely with partner agencies to ensure vulnerable adults receive appropriate support and protection.

The role involves undertaking duty responsibilities, responding to adult protection concerns, participating in multi-agency meetings, maintaining accurate and timely records, and supporting the development, implementation, and review of Adult Protection Plans. You will be expected to build effective professional relationships and work collaboratively with a wide range of health, social care, emergency service, care provider and third sector partners.

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals with experience of working with adults who are looking to develop their skills and experience within a specialist Adult Support and Protection Team and undertake the role of Council Officer.

Additional Information

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and Protected Adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with children and protected adults. In addition to this, if you have lived or worked in any country outside the UK in the past 10 years, there may be a requirement for an overseas police check.

If you are not currently registered with SSSC you will commence employment as a Social Work Assistant (Grade 7 - £32,008 to £34,399) until full registration is obtained.

This post requires Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) registration. You must currently have registration or eligibility to apply from commencement of employment (you must apply to register within the first 3 months of employment to ensure registration is complete within 6 months of starting in your role).

For details of our employment policies and terms and conditions, please visit our Council Careers page https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/careers

Please note – all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work

Please note – East Renfrewshire Council does not provide Visa sponsorship.

References – during your application form completion you must provide details of a minimum of 2 referees, 1 of which should be your most recent or current employer. It is also a requirement that the referees are your previous/current managers and are not the details of work colleagues operating at the same level as you or personal referees. Please note only work email addresses for referees will be accepted. Please contact hrdirect@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk with any questions.

Employability Support – Work East Ren – For further support on completing job applications, East Renfrewshire residents can access free support from our employability team Work East Ren. They can also provide general support with other employability matters. Please contact Work East Ren on 0141 577 8438, email worker@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk or visit the website https://www.workeastren.co.uk/

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