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An exciting opportunity has arisen for two enthusiatic and commited social work practitioners to join the Safeguarding Adults Team in the North of the county.

The Safeguarding Adults Team within Adult Social Care undertakes countywide responsibility for safeguarding decision making through the Single Point of Access co-ordinating enquiry work and case conferences as well as providing advice guidance and support to the existing operational teams across operational adults mental health and learning disabilites.  The post covers the North and West Cumbria region which takes into account the broad geographical areas of Allerdale and Copeland Eden and Carlisle. It will also require to flex to cover the county where demand requires.

The Social Work post is a pivitol role within a supportive and dynamic team providing a statutory operational function to all safeguarding operations: carrying a caseload of safeguarding enquiries and leading on these enquries to ensure people are safe from harm abuse and neglect. As well as being a point of contact for advice to the wider teams  the role will develop shape and promote positive partner relationships with all external partners including; police health and the third sector.

Candidates should demonstrate a passion for making safeguarding personal from a strengths based approach. They should have experience of working within the; Care Act and Mental Capacity Act have an understanding of the principles of safeguarding the CSAB safeguarding adults threshold tool  the policies and procedures of safeguarding and their application to practice: to keep people safe support adult's to achieve their identified outcomes and to live free from abuse and neglect.

Its an exciting time to join us in Cumbria as we introduce new ways of working to respond to the needs of our adult population. Join us and well support you in every way we can to do what you do best - change lives.

Adult Social Work and Occupational Therapy Careers Cumbria County Council

This role requires an enhanced DBS check with an Adults Barred List check. Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with Adults.

Interview information

Closing date: 21/03/2022

Interview date: 28/03/2022

We are currently operating virtual interviews. This will preferably be undertaken using the Microsoft Teams software which is currently free for new users however if there are any issues with accessing this technology we are happy to discuss alternative arrangements prior to the interviews.

Options will be discussed with candidates once they have been invited to the interview stage of the process and if you have any concerns or adjustments are needed we are happy to discuss.

What we can offer you

Cumbria County Council is a modern vibrant place to work offering a range of staff benefits including:

*Excellent training and development offers

*Flexible working opportunities

*Opportunity to join the Local Government Pension Scheme

*Various perks and discounts schemes including money off your phone contract and local gyms

*Competitive rates of pay

Equality Diversity and Inclusion

Cumbria County Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Employer disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of this job are guaranteed an interview.

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