Employer:Bracknell Forest Council 

Reference:4057JC 

Salary:£42,100 - £46,500 per annum 

Hours:37 hours per week 

Working pattern:Full Time, Permanent position 

Location:Bracknell, Berkshire  

Closing date:16/11/2009 12:00 PM 

Bracknell Forest Adult Social Care and Health offers a 3* service to adults in need of additional support in the Borough. We are committed to safeguarding people whose circumstances make them vulnerable, within a culture of choice and empowerment.

This post is crucial in developing the Council’s strategic direction in safeguarding adults, and in advising operational staff on the implementation of the safeguarding adults procedures, and the implementation of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

The successful applicant will:-

• Be absolutely committed to enabling choice and empowerment,
• Have a clear understanding of the requirements of No Secrets, and its implications for the Council, its partners and for day to day working practice
• Have a clear understanding of the requirements of the Mental Capacity Act 2005, including DoLS, and its implications for working practice
• Be creative and imaginative in your own work
• Be a “self starter” who is able to work as part of a wider team
• Be able to influence people in a wide range of working environments
• Have experience of working within the safeguarding adult’s framework.

Equal Opportunities

• Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children/young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. All staff employed by the Council in contact with children/young people or vulnerable adults must be aware that a Criminal Record Bureau check will be undertaken.We take up references for all shortlisted candidates and wherever possible apply for these prior to interview.

• Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Additional Information

• Job Desc / Person Spec