Transitional Safeguarding Practitioner

dorsetcouncil

Dorchester, United Kingdom
Not specified; benefits: generous relocation + ret...
Hybrid (minimum 2 days in the office per week)
Experience with adult safeguarding
Knowledge of care act 2014
Understanding of mental capacity act 2005
Dorset Council is seeking a part-time Transitional Safeguarding Practitioner to support the Adult Safeguarding Team. The role focuses on ensuring the effective management of safeguarding responsibilities as young people transition from children's services to adulthood

Job Summary

  • This role provides focused expertise at the critical point where young people move from children's services into adulthood to ensure safeguarding responsibilities are effectively managed.
  • The position requires close partnership working with key stakeholders including Children's Services, Health providers, Education, the Police, and the voluntary sector.
  • The team offers regular professional supervision, hybrid working arrangements, and opportunities to develop specialist safeguarding expertise within a culture of trust.

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Dorset Council is seeking a part-time Transitional Safeguarding Practitioner to support the Adult Safeguarding Team. The role focuses on ensuring the effective management of safeguarding responsibilities as young people transition from children's services to adulthood.

Salary

Not specified; Benefits: Generous relocation and retention packages; Pension: Local Government Pension Scheme membership

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Experience with adult safeguarding
  • Knowledge of Care Act 2014
  • Understanding of Mental Capacity Act 2005
  • Ability to work in fast-paced environment
  • Must have own vehicle for travel

Nice-to-have

  • Creative approach to independence
  • Passionate about person-centred practice
  • Strong value base and strengths-based approach
  • Enjoy working with diverse professionals

Key Requirements

  • Degree in Social Work or Occupational Therapy
  • Right to work in the UK
  • No visa sponsorship available

Work Rights

Must have right to work in the UK

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