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JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker - Adults Safeguarding Team
Specialism: Social Worker - Adults
Location: Worcestershire, UK
Salary: £28.40 per hour

Social Worker within the Adults Safeguarding Team in Worcestershire, earning £28.40 per hour. This exciting ongoing locum opportunity offers full-time hours from 9:00am to 5:00pm and the chance to play a vital role in protecting and supporting vulnerable adults across the county. Working within a fast-paced safeguarding environment, you will use your expertise to assess safeguarding concerns, make informed decisions, and ensure appropriate interventions are implemented to promote safety and wellbeing.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time: Enjoy the consistency and structure of a full-time role while making a meaningful impact in Adult Social Care.
• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £28.40 per hour, rewarding your knowledge and experience.
• Professional Development: Access opportunities to expand your safeguarding expertise and further develop your social work career.
• Supportive Team Environment: Work within a collaborative team that values your professional judgement and contributions.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from predictable working hours that support your personal and professional commitments.
• Meaningful Impact: Play a key role in safeguarding vulnerable adults and improving outcomes across the community.

What you will do:

• Assess and screen safeguarding referrals, making informed and evidence-based decisions regarding risk and intervention.
• Determine whether safeguarding concerns meet the threshold for Section 42 enquiries under the Care Act 2014.
• Initiate and coordinate safeguarding interventions where Section 42 duties apply.
• Undertake robust risk assessments and contribute to safeguarding planning processes.
• Manage a varied safeguarding caseload while ensuring timely and effective responses.
• Work independently and exercise professional judgement in complex safeguarding situations.
• Collaborate with colleagues, health professionals, care providers, police, and partner agencies to safeguard adults at risk.
• Advocate for individuals, ensuring their wishes, views, and outcomes remain central to safeguarding processes.
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive records in line with statutory, professional, and organisational standards.
• Contribute to service development, quality assurance activities, and best practice within Adult Safeguarding Services.

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Degree in Social Work or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Significant experienc