Adult’s Social Worker / Safeguarding Team

Ashberry Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Adult’s Social Worker to join a safeguarding team in Milton Keynes. Responsibilities include conducting safeguarding screenings and making informed decisions based on legislative requirements. Candidates must possess a DIPSW or equivalent qualification, social work registration, and an enhanced DBS certificate. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to operate independently as well as within a team.

Qualifications

• DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work required.
• Registration with Social Work England is necessary.
• Must hold an Enhanced and in-date DBS certificate.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safeguarding screening per legislation.
• Make decisions based on available information.
• Work office-based at the central office.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Decision making

Team collaboration

Knowledge of service needs

Competent IT skills

Education

DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work

Social Work England registration

Enhanced and in date DBS certificate

Job description

Overview

Adult’s Social Worker – Team: Safeguarding, Location: Milton Keynes

Responsibilities

• Safeguarding screening following legislation and rationalising decision making.
• Candidates will be expected to be office based in central office.

Qualifications

• DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced and in date DBS certificate
• Excellent communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on information available
• Can work alone and within/contribute to a team/multi-agency set ups
• Possess knowledge of service needs
• Competent IT skills and be able to navigate electronic file/recording systems
• Can write clear, concise, and robust assessment/reports/files
• Have a flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises