Opus people solutions on Behalf of Shropshire Council have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Practitioner to join there safeguarding and support team.

This role will be part time at 18.5 hours per week.

This is an adults Safeguarding Role Hybrid working Essential:

In this role you will be

• Experience of directing enquiries into adult safeguarding issues.
• Has chaired adult safeguarding meetings.
• Practical experience and a thorough understanding of the adult safeguarding process particularly changes after the Care Act implementation.
• Experience of identifying risk to adults with care and support needs.
• Experience of instigating protection plans to reduce risk to adults who are at risk.
• Understanding the Mental Capacity Act and how it applies to adult safeguarding.
• Ability to agree outcomes which are person centred and to work towards them in a person centred way
• Able to write detailed and complex reports with accuracy and clarity and be able to use electronic service user records with confidence.
• An understanding of Making Safeguarding Personal Desirable:
• Has attended available courses relating to adult safeguarding.
• Relevant management or supervisory experience

If you have at least 3 years experience and this is the role for you then we would love to hear from you.