NQSW/Social Worker x2

at  Plymouth City Council

N528 - NQSW Social Worker Role Profile
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Social Workers to join our Integrated Safeguarding Team. Safeguarding means protecting an adult’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect. It is about people and organisations working together to prevent and address both the risks and experience of abuse or neglect. At the same time making sure that the adult’s wellbeing is promoted, including having regard to their views, wishes, feelings and beliefs in deciding on any action.

ABOUT US

In Plymouth, we have integrated our Adult Social Care and Community Health services, and these are provided by Livewell Southwest CIC. Plymouth City Council has an established team of Social Workers and Community Care Workers who are responsible for delivering these essential functions, which include the statutory duty to safeguard adults from abuse or neglect. Currently our Adult Safeguarding Pathway is being developed to join the Plymouth City Council and Livewell Southwest teams in creating a seamless response for Plymouth Residents.
Our Safeguarding Team has a vacancy for a Social Worker to contribute to delivering our safeguarding duty for the people of Plymouth.
Plymouth is the UK’s Ocean City and benefits from proximity to the coast and the beautiful beaches and villages of the South Hams and Dartmoor national park. You can enjoy this access to nature and rural England whilst still having access to the fullness of city life including, 3 universities and a multitude of recreational, leisure and shopping opportunities.

Please refer the Job description for details