Social Worker - Adult Safeguarding Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker - Adult Safeguarding Team
Specialism: Social Worker - Adult
Location: Sefton, UK
Salary: £36.79 per hour
Type: Full Time (Ongoing)

Social Worker - Adult Safeguarding Team within Social Worker - Adult in Sefton (UK), earning £36.79 per hour. Ongoing.

Embark on a rewarding journey with Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council as an experienced and committed Social Worker in our Adult Safeguarding Team. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of adults at risk of abuse, neglect, or exploitation. You will be working in a supportive environment, where your expertise will contribute to the wellbeing and safety of the adults we serve.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time Flexibility: Enjoy the stability of full-time work while maintaining control over your schedule.
• Competitive Hourly Pay: Earn £36.79 per hour with the benefits and flexibility of locum working.
• Diverse Professional Experience: Gain valuable exposure to a wide range of safeguarding cases and challenges.
• Professional Networking: Expand your professional connections across health, social care, and partner agencies.
• Supportive Working Environment: Be part of a vibrant community with strong support systems for social work professionals.

What you will do

• Undertake Care Act 2014 safeguarding enquiries and assessments involving adults at risk.
• Identify and respond appropriately to concerns relating to abuse, neglect, exploitation, and self-neglect.
• Work in a person-centred and strengths-based manner, ensuring the adult's views and desired outcomes are at the heart of decision-making.
• Complete comprehensive assessments and develop appropriate safeguarding and support plans.
• Assess and manage complex levels of risk while balancing individual autonomy and protection.
• Undertake mental capacity assessments and apply the principles of the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Make use of safeguarding planning, review, and risk management processes.
• Collaborate effectively with health services, police, housing, care providers, and other partner agencies.
• Participate in safeguarding strategy discussions, meetings, and multi-agency processes.
• Contribute to safeguarding adults reviews and other statutory reviews.
• Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and timely case records.
• Provide professional advice and guidance to colleagues, carers, and partner organisations.
• Advocate for adults, ensuring their legal rights, dignity, independence, and choice are respected.

Why Sefton

Sefton is not just a great place to work, it's a fantastic place to live too. Enjoy the beautiful coastline, the vib