Organisational Safeguarding Coordinator

Safeguarding Adults Occupational Therapist Join Oxfordshire County Council and help us deliver adult social care differently. As part of our Safeguarding Adults Team, you will play a key role in protecting adults at risk by triaging safeguarding concerns and undertaking safeguarding enquiries relating to care providers across Oxfordshire. Using a strengths-based approach, you will work collaboratively with individuals, families, health professionals, care providers and community organisations to promote independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes. You will assess risk, apply relevant legislation and professional practice standards, and help ensure safeguarding concerns are managed effectively and proportionately. We are looking for a passionate and motivated Occupational Therapist who is committed to improving lives and supporting people to remain as independent as possible. You will be adaptable, compassionate and an effective communicator, with a strong understanding of
safeguarding, professional practice and person-centred support. HCPC registration and a commitment to RCOT professional standards are essential. In return, you will benefit from regular supervision, ongoing training and development opportunities, agile working arrangements, career progression pathways and a supportive team environment. Opportunities for job swaps, rotations and secondments are actively encouraged to support your professional growth. This role offers a varied and rewarding opportunity to make a real difference to adults across Oxfordshire while developing your career within a forward-thinking and ambitious local authority. Key Benefits: Up to 33 days annual leave plus bank holidays Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions up to 19.9% Relocation package of up to £8,000 (subject to conditions) Flexible and agile working arrangements Extensive CPD and career development opportunities Discounts on shopping and travel Be part of the Oxfordshire Way and
help shape the future of adult social care., Role Summary As an Occupational Therapist within Oxfordshire County Council's Safeguarding Adults Team, you will help protect adults at risk by assessing safeguarding concerns, managing risk and undertaking safeguarding enquiries relating to care providers. Working collaboratively with individuals, families, health colleagues and partner organisations, you will use a strengths-based approach to promote independence, wellbeing and positive outcomes while ensuring statutory safeguarding responsibilities are met. This is an agile role offering excellent development opportunities, professional support and the chance to make a meaningful difference across Oxfordshire.

About Oxfordshire County Council Oxfordshire County Council is one of the UKs leading local authorities, delivering vital services that support residents, communities and businesses across the county. Through its ambitious transformation programme, Delivering the Future Together, the council is committed to improving outcomes for residents, embracing innovation and creating a more sustainable future. Adult Social Care is at the heart of this vision, working with partners across health, care, voluntary and community sectors to help people stay healthy, independent and connected to their communities for as long as possible. Guided by the Oxfordshire Way, the council takes a strengths-based approach that puts people at the centre of decision-making and focuses on building on individual and community strengths to achieve positive outcomes. As an employer, Oxfordshire County Council offers a supportive, inclusive and forward-thinking environment where colleagues are
encouraged to develop, grow and make a meaningful difference every day.