Adult's Social Worker - Safeguarding

Reed; Ribble Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority is seeking an Adult’s Social Worker to join their Safeguarding Team in the Ribble Valley area. This role offers a payrate of up to £30 per hour, depending on experience. The ideal candidate will have experience in safeguarding and be an autonomous worker knowledgeable about the Care Act 2014. Benefits include a dedicated Recruitment Consultant and support services from Reed.

Benefits

Dedicated Recruitment Consultant

Free CV building and Interview support

Weekly payroll

CPD contributions

Access to full UK jobs market

Qualifications

• Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Must have a Social Work qualification (Diploma in social work, social work degree or equivalent)
• Must have minimum of 3 years experience working as a Qualified social worker

Responsibilities

• Screen referrals and move cases through the system.
• Undertake safeguarding investigations and attend strategy meetings.
• Provide oversight and professional support to partners.

Skills

Social Work

Autonomous working

Knowledge of Care Act 2014

Education

Qualified Social Worker registration

Diploma in social work or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Our Client, Bolton Council, is seeking an Adult’s Social Worker to join their Safeguarding Team.

Fantastic payrate of up to £30 per hour depending on experience!

Are you an Adults Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!

Responsibilities

• To screen referrals, move cases through the system to the most appropriate team or person in the organisation and provide oversight and professional support to providers and partner agency colleagues.
• To work within the framework provided by statute, guidance, policies and procedures.
• To undertake safeguarding investigations and attend strategy meetings and MDT meetings to progress enquiries as necessary.
• Must be autonomous worker with sound knowledge of Care Act 2014 and all relevant legislation relating to adults with care or support needs.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Must have a Social Work qualification (Diploma in social work, social work degree or equivalent)
• Must have minimum of 3 years experience working as a Qualified social worker

Benefits of working through Reed

• Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
• Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.
• Free CV building and Interview support.
• Free DBS checks.
• Weekly payroll.
• PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.
• CPD contributions.
• Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.
• Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.

Does this role interest you? Apply today!