Qualified Social Worker – Adults Safeguarding

We’re Hiring – Qualified Social Worker – Adults Safeguarding

Location: Halton Council

Reference – SCS2068

Job Type: Temporary

Pay Rate: £35 per hour Umbrella

Team: Adult Safeguarding

About the Role:

Supply Care Solutions is a market-leading Medical and Social Care recruitment consultancy , providing accredited services across the public sector and supporting professionals with short, long-term and permanent placements.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Qualified Social Worker – Adults Safeguarding to join the Safeguarding Adults Team at Halton Council .

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated Social Worker to support adults who may be experiencing abuse, neglect, exploitation or other forms of harm , while working within a supportive statutory safeguarding environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertake adult safeguarding enquiries and assessments in line with relevant legislation and procedures.
• Complete proportionate risk assessments and develop safeguarding and risk management plans.
• Undertake duty work, responding to safeguarding concerns, referrals and urgent requests.
• Assess the needs, strengths and desired outcomes of adults and their carers.
• Respond to concerns including abuse, neglect, self-neglect, domestic abuse, financial abuse, organisational abuse and exploitation .
• Work collaboratively with adults, families, carers and partner agencies.
• Make professional decisions regarding risk, capacity, safeguarding and proportionality .
• Apply the principles of the Care Act 2014 , Mental Capacity Act 2005 and relevant guidance.
• Maintain accurate records and produce high-quality assessments and reports.

Requirements:

• Recognised Social Work qualification and current Social Work England registration .
• Experience working with adults within a social care, safeguarding or statutory setting .
• Strong knowledge of adult safeguarding, risk assessment and risk management .
• Experience managing complex or high-risk situations.
• Good working knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and Mental Capacity Act 2005 .
• Strong communication, recording and report-writing skills.
• Ability to work effectively with adults, families, carers and multi-agency partners.

Required Documents:

To progress your application, please be prepared to provide:

• Up-to-date CV
• Proof of Right to Work in the UK
• National Insurance Number
• DBS Certificate / DBS Registration Number

Why Join Us?

• Competitive £35 per hour Umbrella rate
• Opportunity to work within a statutory Adult Safeguarding Team
• Dedicated recruitment and compliance support
• Access to further public sector opportunities

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About Supply Care Solutions:

Supply Care Solutions is a market-leading Medical and Social Care recruitment consultancy , providing accredited services across the public sector. We specialise in supporting healthcare and social care professionals with short-term, long-term and permanent placements across the UK.

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