Adult Safeguarding Social Worker – MASH Hub

liquidpersonnel; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

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Job summary

Liquid Personnel is recruiting a Social Worker for its Adult MASH Team in Wolverhampton. The role focuses on safeguarding adults at risk and rapid response to safeguarding concerns within a multi‑agency environment.

You will collaborate with police, health, housing and advocacy services, undertake capacity assessments, and contribute to Best Interest decisions under MCA 2005 while maintaining robust records.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification: MA, BA, BSc in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, CQSW, CSS, or equivalent recognised Social Work qualification.
• Registration with Social Work England is mandatory.
• Significant post-qualifying experience in Adult Social Care.
• Extensive safeguarding enquiries experience and managing complex safeguarding concerns.

Responsibilities

• Manage safeguarding concerns involving adults at risk with timely, proportionate responses.
• Screening, triage, and assessment of safeguarding referrals in a MASH environment.
• Lead and contribute to Section 42 Safeguarding Enquiries under Care Act 2014.
• Assess and manage complex risks including abuse, neglect and exploitation.
• Apply Making Safeguarding Personal principles to keep individuals at the centre of processes.
• Collaborate with police, health, housing, advocacy, care providers and partners.
• Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest decisions under MCA 2005.
• Prepare high-quality safeguarding reports and records in line with statutory requirements.

Skills

Post-qualification experience

Multi-agency collaboration

Communication skills

Analytical decision making

Professional accountability

Professional curiosity

Resilience

Risk assessment

Education

MA/BSc in Social Work or equivalent

CQSW/CSS or Diploma in Social Work

Job description

Liquid Personnel is recruiting a Social Worker for its Adult MASH Team in Wolverhampton. The role focuses on safeguarding adults at risk and rapid response to safeguarding concerns within a multi‑agency environment.

You will collaborate with police, health, housing and advocacy services, undertake capacity assessments, and contribute to Best Interest decisions under MCA 2005 while maintaining robust records.