Safeguarding Practitioner – Adult Safeguarding Team

Seemp; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector body in Portsmouth seeks a Safeguarding Practitioner to join their Adult Safeguarding Team. The role involves supporting adults at risk of abuse or neglect while fostering collaboration among agencies. Candidates should possess a relevant professional qualification and have strong skills in risk management and relationship building. This full-time position offers a salary range from £39,151 to £47,181 per year.

Qualifications

• Hold a professional qualification with relevant registration (e.g., Social Work or Nursing).
• Robust skills in risk management and negotiation.
• Knowledge of adult safeguarding laws and policies.

Responsibilities

• Support adults experiencing or at risk of abuse or neglect.
• Develop positive relationships with agencies.
• Organize learning events for team development.

Skills

Relationship building

Risk management

Creativity in problem-solving

Flexibility

Education

Professional qualification in Social Work or Nursing

Job description

Safeguarding Practitioner – Adult Safeguarding Team

Employment Details

• Full Time
• Permanent
• Portsmouth
• Posted 2 days ago
• Salary band 9 or 10: £39,151‑£47,181 per annum (Band 9: £39,151‑£42,838, Band 10: £42,838‑£47,181)
• Closes: 31 December 2025
• 37 hours per week

What Is The Role

The Portsmouth Adult Safeguarding Team is a fast‑paced, dynamic team committed to promoting individuals’ rights and choices, and keeping people in Portsmouth safe. We are looking to appoint an experienced, enthusiastic, and highly motivated Social Worker or Registered Nurse to join our expanding team.

As part of the Adult Safeguarding Team you will support adults who are experiencing, or are at risk of experiencing, abuse or neglect. In addition to day‑to‑day work you will contribute to the ongoing development of the team, including organising and facilitating learning events to broaden safeguarding knowledge across the city.

Key Responsibilities

• Resilient and able to work in a fast‑paced environment
• Develop positive and effective relationships with other agencies
• Passionate about making safeguarding personal and putting the individual at heart of what you do
• Manage and organise your own workload while responding to competing demands and changing priorities
• Participate in team development initiatives and learning events

Qualifications & Experience

• Hold a professional qualification with relevant registration (e.g., Social Work or Nursing)
• Relevant legal, theoretical and practice knowledge base in adult safeguarding, the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Making Safeguarding Personal
• Robust and comprehensive skills in risk management and the ability to negotiate, work creatively and flexibly with an aptitude for innovative decision making
• Willingness to develop knowledge and skill in relation to adult safeguarding

To apply for this job please visit searchjobs.portsmouth.gov.uk.