Social Worker (Safeguarding Hub)
| Posting date: | 03 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Not specified |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 October 2025 |
| Location: | Trafford, M32 0TH |
| Company: | inploi |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 75733742 |
Summary
Social Worker (Safeguarding Hub)
Salary: Band 8 (Level 3) £40,777 - £42,839 per annum (plus market supplement)
Location: Borough-wide, main office locations Trafford Town Hall
Hours:
Contract type - Permanent
Closing date 21/09/2025
About the Role
The Safeguarding Hub serves as the single point of access for all adult safeguarding referrals received by the Local Authority. It is responsible for screening incoming concerns, coordinating provider-led safeguarding responses, and addressing organisational safeguarding concerns. In this role, you will play an active and integral part in a dedicated safeguarding team, ensuring that all responses are proportionate, person-centred, and compliant with current legislative frameworks to effectively protect and support adults at risk.
About you
Your approach will embody our core values and behaviours: showing a commitment to continuous learning and improvement to achieve the best outcomes; recognising and respecting the contributions of others; collaborating to deliver high-quality services; taking ownership and responsibility to get things right and learning from challenges; and being proactive in resolving issues and embracing change to make a meaningful difference.
The successful candidate will join a highly skilled, welcoming, and supportive team, working with adults at risk to deliver proportionate, person-centred safeguarding responses across Trafford in line with current legislation and statutory guidance. Previous experience in adult social care and safeguarding, along with a strong understanding of the relevant legal frameworks including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and Human Rights Act 1998 is essential. You will benefit from regular professional and managerial supervision, as well as access to a wide range of training and development opportunities to support your growth and maintain your continuing professional development (CPD). This is an exciting and forward-thinking time for Adult Social Care in Trafford, and we look forward to welcoming a dedicated professional ready to make a positive difference as part of our team.
About us
Trafford Council and its partners in the public, private and third sectors have a Vision which sees us working together to close inequality gaps and maximise Trafford’s huge potential.
Our vision: Trafford where all our residents, businesses and communities thrive.
Trafford is a lively, prosperous place to put down roots and build a career. The council and Trafford schools employ around 8,000 people, who are central to making the area great. In return for their commitment, the council offers its employees development opportunities, as well as a fair and flexible workplace. The council is a Living Wage Employer.
We currently have a fantastic opportunity within our Safeguarding Hub for a full-time Social Worker to support our ongoing development, contribute fresh perspectives, and help drive forward best practice and innovation within the team.
Contact Details
For further information about the team and role, and to arrange an informal chat please contact Tina Mallon [Service Manager- Adult Safeguarding Hub] tina.mallon@trafford.gov.uk
Please do not send CVs to these email address as these will not be accepted.
About the benefits
You will be welcomed into a friendly environment where your personal and professional development will be encouraged. You will have the opportunity to work and grow in a people-centered and values-based organisation that promotes a positive permission culture. Your opinions matter so you will have the opportunity to shape how we do things here at Trafford.
To learn more about Trafford as a place to work visit and to view more about our awards and benefits please visit: Trafford - Benefits | www.inploi.com (greater.jobs)
OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION
Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment - greater.jobs | www.inploi.com
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