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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Qualified Social Worker – Adults Safeguarding employer: Supply Care Solutions
Supply Care Solutions is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and dynamic work environment for Assistant Managers in Solihull. With a strong focus on employee growth, we provide comprehensive training and development opportunities, alongside competitive rates and flexible working arrangements. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable adults while enjoying dedicated consultant support and a collaborative team culture.
