Adult Safeguarding Qualified Social Worker

neway international; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A social services organization is seeking a qualified Social Worker to join the Adult Social Care directorate for a temporary position. The role involves collaborating with the Adult Safeguarding Team and ensuring the safeguarding of adults with care and support needs in accordance with the Care Act 2014. Candidates should have relevant registration and experience in adult safeguarding, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in adult safeguarding and working within a multi-agency environment.
• Strong knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and safeguarding legislation.
• Ability to manage caseloads and deliver timely safeguarding interventions.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of the Adult Safeguarding Team Manager.
• Ensure needs of adults referred to the team are safeguarded and monitored.
• Provide safeguarding advice and support to professionals and the public.

Skills

Adult safeguarding

Communication

Relationship-building

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

Qualified Social Worker with relevant registration

Job description

Position Overview

Neway International are seeking a Social Worker - Standard (Adults) to join our client based with Knowsley Borough Council. Knowsley Borough Council is seeking a Social Worker - Standard (Adults) to join the Adult Social Care directorate under the Executive Director (Health & Wellbeing). This temporary role will provide cover during the recruitment process, ensuring safeguarding and support for adults with care and support needs.

Responsibilities

• Work under the supervision of the Adult Safeguarding Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH).
• Ensure the needs of adults referred to the team are identified, met, safeguarded, and monitored in line with the Care Act 2014 and Knowsley's safeguarding policies.
• Provide safeguarding advice and support to professionals and members of the public when concerns are raised.
• Undertake safeguarding enquiries in consultation with key professionals, minimising risk and the impact of potential abuse on adults and their carers.
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with partner agencies delivering services to adults with care and support needs.
• Ensure compliance with multi-agency safeguarding policies, procedures, and threshold guidance.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with relevant registration.
• Experience in adult safeguarding and working within a multi‑agency environment.
• Strong knowledge of the Care Act 2014 and safeguarding legislation.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Ability to manage caseloads and deliver timely safeguarding interventions.
• Commitment to collaborative working and promoting the welfare of adults with care and support needs.