Adult Safeguarding Social Worker – MASH Team

Caritas Recruitment Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment Limited is seeking a qualified Adult Social Worker to join a busy MASH team in Manchester. You will respond to safeguarding concerns, assess risk, and coordinate timely, proportionate interventions for adults at risk.

You will collaborate across health, social care, police, housing and other partners, gathering information, conducting initial enquiries and ensuring that adults’ wishes and outcomes are central to decisions.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with registration in England.
• Experience in adult social care and safeguarding.
• Knowledge of Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and DoLS.

Responsibilities

• Screen and prioritise referrals.
• Undertake assessments and contribute to strategy discussions.
• Coordinate safeguarding enquiries as required.
• Manage caseload and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare clear reports and share information in line with legislation and professional standards.
• Identify risks and consider proportionality in safeguarding practice.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Risk assessment

Multi-agency collaboration

Decision making

Organisational skills

Resilience

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

Caritas Recruitment Limited is seeking a qualified Adult Social Worker to join a busy MASH team in Manchester. You will respond to safeguarding concerns, assess risk, and coordinate timely, proportionate interventions for adults at risk.

You will collaborate across health, social care, police, housing and other partners, gathering information, conducting initial enquiries and ensuring that adults’ wishes and outcomes are central to decisions.