Social Worker – Safeguarding

Job Description

**Please note, candidates must apply by completing the online application form via the Denbighshire County Council website in order to be considered for this vacancy**

• Please be advised that we are not able to issue certificates of sponsorship.
• Registration with Social Care Wales as a social worker is an essential requirement.
• Applicants must hold a qualification in social work i.e. degree or social work predecessor e.g. DipSW.

Social Worker – Safeguarding

• Job Reference: AHOS00051W3HME
• Location: Ruthin / Agile working
• Salary: Grade 8 – 9, £35,235 to £41,511 per annum. Salary on appointment will be in accordance with the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience.
• Hours: 37 per week
• Contract: Permanent

We are a dedicated team who ensure that Denbighshire statutory duties in regard to safeguarding adults at risk are achieved. As a team we are involved in the implementation of effective legislative processes that allow individuals to acknowledge the impact positive risk taking can have in their lives, to be protected from potential and actual risk of harm and to strive towards their desired outcomes.

A thorough understanding of the guidance within the Social Services and Wellbeing Act in relation to safeguarding adults is the cornerstone for this role, and working to implement the legislative timescales whilst engaging with significant stakeholders to ensure a consistent and robust approach to safeguarding will be the overall challenge of this role.

This is an enthusiastic team, which is both welcoming and supportive towards team members. There is the opportunity of gaining new knowledge and skills in an area of work that promotes choice and control to the citizens of Denbighshire.

This post offers a development opportunity for the right candidate to focus on a specific area of social work. Applications are welcome from experienced Grade 8 Social Workers who are looking to progress and those who are currently working at a Grade 9 level, who are seeking the opportunity to specialise.

There is a commitment to actively support career progression, with appropriate training where necessary.

We welcome visits to the departments from prospective candidates. To arrange a visit to meet the team or for an informal discussion, please call Nerys Tompsett, Team Manager on 01824 712907 / 01824 706531 or Michael Reay, Service Manager on 01824 706515.

What makes Denbighshire County Council a great place to work?

We believe the hard work and commitment of our staff should be properly rewarded, so we offer a range of benefits to help our employees achieve a work/life balance, develop in their career, and we support them in their work.

• Flexible and agile working opportunities working from home or the office
• Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days (plus bank holidays) rising with length of service to a total of 32 days
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Focus on Employee Wellbeing and access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Lifestyle Savings via DCC Rewards Direct (high street shopping, holidays, days out etc)
• Car salary sacrifice scheme and car leasing scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Reimbursement of the Social Care Wales registration fee
• Free parking at the office
• A full induction, reflective supervision along with management support
• Excellent training and development opportunities and an established CPD programme.

How to Apply?

To apply for this exciting vacancy, please complete our online application form via the website, where you can also view the full job description and personal specification:

www.denbighshire.gov.uk/work-for-us

Please outline on your application form how you meet all the essential criteria for this position within your supporting statement.

Candidates must complete an application form on our website to be considered. We regret that we are unable to reply to all applications. If you have not received a reply within three weeks of the closing date, you must assume that you have not been short listed for interview.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £35,235.00-£41,511.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Flexitime
• Free flu jabs
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Sabbatical
• Sick pay
• Store discount
• Work from home

Application question(s):

• Do you hold a degree in Social Work or Social Work predecessor e.g. DipSW? (Essential requirement for this vacancy)
• Do you require an employer to provide you with a certificate of sponsorship? (Please be advised that we are not able to issue certificates of sponsorship)
• Are you registered with Social Care Wales as a ‘Social Worker’ (Essential requirement)?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Rhuthun LL15 1AS

Application deadline: 11/02/2025
Reference ID: AHOS00051W3HME