Social Worker - Adult Safeguarding

Social Worker - Adult Safeguarding

Location: Oxfordshire County CouncilSalary: £37,053 - £39,513Recruitment Bonus: £4,000

About UsDo you want to help us radically change the way we deliver social care? Join Oxfordshire County Council as we embark on an exciting journey towards Delivering the Future Together, our ambitious transformation programme. We're seeking individuals who share our commitment to daring to do it differently and who can help shape our approach to social care.

Our values are clear - keeping the people we support at the heart of everything we do. We listen, collaborate, and build on the positives in people's lives to help them live the lives they want with the right support. If you're driven to make a difference and strive to always improve, this is the place for you.

About the RoleWe're transforming how we support social workers to achieve the best outcomes for those we serve. With strengthened supervision, ongoing training, and manageable caseloads, you'll be empowered to bring your best self to work. In this role, you'll be part of the Safeguarding Adults Team, triaging safeguarding concerns while ensuring the adult is at the centre of everything we do.

This role requires professional curiosity, empowering adults through a risk enablement and strengths-based approach. You'll undertake safeguarding enquiries, ensuring Making Safeguarding Personal (MSP) and Safeguarding Principles are always maintained.

About YouTo succeed in this exciting role, you must have:

• A professional Social Work qualification
• Professional registration with Social Work England
• Experience in adult safeguarding, including S42 enquiries, MSP, and the Care Act (2014)
• Strong communication skills for difficult conversations
• Sound decision-making abilities within a risk enablement framework
• Excellent organisational skills in a fast-paced, complex environment

Rewards and Benefits

• £37,053 - £39,513 salary
• Up to 33 days' holiday per annum plus bank holidays
• Option to buy additional holidays
• Local Government pension scheme (up to 19.9% employer contribution)
• Relocation package up to £8,000 (conditions apply)
• Ongoing professional support, supervision, and CPD opportunities
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
• Career progression opportunities, including training as a Practice Educator, Best Interest Assessor, or Adult Mental Health Practitioner

Learn more about our benefits here: [Our benefits | Jobs (oxfordshire.gov.uk)]

ContactFor more information or to apply, contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce on