Social Work Officers

Haringey Council is recruiting two Social Work Officers to support a targeted project within Adult Social Care, focused on reducing safeguarding waiting lists and managing associated risks. These roles will form part of a newly funded Safeguarding Waiting List Reduction Team and will work under the guidance of qualified social workers and managers.

You'll support safeguarding enquiries, complete Care Act-related tasks, gather information, and contribute to coordinated multi-agency responses.

Key Responsibilities
Support Section 42 safeguarding enquiries through delegated tasks

Gather information, complete proportionate visits, and liaise with adults, carers and partner agencies

Contribute to safeguarding screening and threshold decisions

Undertake Care Act needs assessments, reviews and carers' assessments under supervision

Identify and record risks, escalating concerns promptly

Support the development and review of safeguarding and safety plans

Engage adults and families using a person-centred, outcome-focused approach

Maintain accurate, timely case records and documentation

Work collaboratively with police, health, housing and voluntary sector partners

Support Mental Capacity Act processes (excluding capacity assessments)

Manage an allocated caseload within defined boundaries

Participate in supervision, reflective practice, audits and service improvement activity

Strong working knowledge of the Care Act 2014, adult safeguarding and Making Safeguarding Personal

Experience supporting safeguarding work and contributing to risk identification

Skilled in gathering, recording and summarising information

Confident working with multi-agency partners

Able to engage sensitively with adults and carers, including in situations of distress or risk

Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise in a busy environment

Committed to high-quality practice, learning and continuous development