Job Description

46,142 - 50,269 pro rata per year. A Temporary Part Time Senior Social Work Practitioner (18.5 hours) has become available in the Adult Safeguarding Team, a busy dynamic Team in Adult Services, until end of March 2026.

Post title:

Senior Social Work Practitioner

Post number:

SS.68450

Salary:

46,142 - 50,269 pro rata per year

Job description:

Senior Social Work Practitioner (SS.68450-V1) Job description

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Directorate/department:

Social Services

Apply online now for post SS.68450-V1

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Closing date:

11.45pm, 22 December 2025

Further information

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The Adult Safeguarding Team is a busy dynamic Team. The Team deal with Adult at Risk Reports, undertaking Section 126 enquiries in line with the All-Wales Safeguarding Procedures. The Team also provides advice and guidance on safeguarding issues, attends Multi-agency Safeguarding Meetings e.g. MAPPA and MARAC, undertakes suicide prevention work and is a keen advocate developing preventative ways of keeping citizens in Swansea safe from harm. Using a person-centred collaborative approach, the Adult Safeguarding Team can provide consistent advice and guidance to Colleagues, the Citizens of Swansea and Partner Agencies, in line with the Wales Safeguarding Procedures


You would be part of a small, well-supported, friendly team, with fantastic working relationships and an excellent reputation with Partner Agencies. The Adult Safeguarding Team enjoy weekly catchup meetings, ensuring your well-being is always top of the agenda. The Adult Safeguarding Team have regular peer group sessions to discuss cases and debate rationales, to ensure a streamlined approach to the safeguarding work that is undertaken. This also provides opportunities for learning and reflective practice.



The Adult Safeguarding Team have the benefit of their own designated Business Support Team, which ensures your valuable time is fully utilised appropriately.



The role is exciting and varied. We require a compassionate and knowledgeable qualified Social Worker with 3 years or more experience, with excellent communication engagement abilities. You will require a thorough understanding of relevant legislation and best practice. A commitment to promoting dignity, safety and respect for vulnerable adults is essential. You are required to demonstrate strong leadership skills and the ability to manage a complex safeguarding caseload.

Safeguarding

Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding

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