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Post Ref: CC084

This is an exciting time to join Calderdale Council’s Adult Social Care Teams. Calderdale Council is the most improved adult social services Directorate in Yorkshire Humber.

An opportunity has arisen to join the Safeguarding Adults Team. The Safeguarding Adults Team are motivated to support people to protect their right to live in safety free from abuse and neglect. They ensure the safeguarding principles are embedded throughout their work with people experiencing or who are at risk of abuse or neglect. This team currently respond to safeguarding concerns for adults. They work closely with individuals, families and multiagency.

Developments are underway to implement a more consistent response to safeguarding concerns which will involve timely and robust responses in line with the Safeguarding Adults policy and procedures. Also, to enhance preventative ways of carrying out safeguarding work.

You will work within a team providing timely and robust responses to Safeguarding Adults. It is a great opportunity for a social worker to develop knowledge and experience of Safeguarding Adults practice. You will require some knowledge and working experience of The Care Act 2014, Safeguarding and Mental Capacity legislation.

You will have post qualification experience including a professional Social Work qualification CQSW, DipSW, CSS, Social Worker degree or equivalent registered with Social Work England (exception made for existing staff within Fieldwork Teams to include professional Nursing qualification only registered with the relevant professional body).

What we are proud to offer:

• Committed to providing our workforce with exceptional levels of support, from a comprehensive induction through to continuous personal and professional development. We provide and encourage you to make the most of the high-quality opportunities we offer.
• Provide dedicated time for monthly group supervision and reflective pods, as well as regular quality shared discussions.
• We have approachable and supportive managers who have an open door, regular advice surgeries and are willing to listen; we’re experienced professionals, we all pull together to support each other and share our expertise.
• We understand that social work is challenging and know how important it is to take care of ourselves. Work life balance is very important, and we’ll support you with that.
• Offer a generous annual leave entitlement with an additional 5 days after 5 years' service and enrolment into the local government pension scheme.
• We have excellent technology and equipment that enables you to connect and collaborate from anywhere.
• Calderdale will reimburse the post holders required professional membership, annually.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact:

Ann-Marie Rye Safeguarding Team Manager: 07738785451 or [email protected]

Gemma Stead Operations Manager 07849912681 or [email protected]

Closing Date: Sunday 15th November 2026

Interview Date: Monday 30th November 2026 in person

This role is based in the UK. Home Office guidance states that candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK prior to commencing employment, either as a UK or Irish citizen, under the EU Settlement scheme or having secured any other relevant work visa.

If you do not have the right to work in the UK, you must consider your own eligibility for sponsorship for a particular role through the Skilled Worker visa route before applying. To be eligible for sponsorship you'll usually need to be paid the standard salary rate of at least £41,700 per year (unless exceptions apply) and meet the other eligibility criteria. Ensure you are eligible before applying.

As part of our Vision (https://www.calderdale.gov.uk/vision/) we aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working / job share opportunities.

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