Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
£30.00 per hour via Service Care Solutions
Start Date: ASAP
Working Arrangement: Hybrid – Minimum 60% (3 days) office-based
Are you an experienced Adult Social Worker with a strong background in safeguarding? Blackburn with Darwen Council is seeking a dedicated and skilled locum Social Worker to join the frontline Adult Safeguarding Team.
Key Responsibilities
- Triage and respond to all safeguarding concerns received by the local authority.
- Implement immediate safeguarding plans to ensure service user safety.
- Conduct safeguarding enquiries in line with the Care Act 2014.
- Work collaboratively with health and care professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
- Maintain high-quality accurate case records in line with legal and organisational standards.
- Qualified Social Worker with registration with Social Work England
- Significant experience in Adult Safeguarding
- Strong understanding of the Care Act and safeguarding principles
- Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced frontline setting
- Minimum 60% office-based (3 days per week) in Blackburn
- Remaining time hybrid working post-induction
- Supportive team environment and clear supervision structure
