Adult Social Worker

Supply Care Solutions; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent rates

Refer-a-friend scheme

DBS assistance

Dedicated consultant support

Flexible working

Job summary

Supply Care Solutions is seeking a Locum Social Worker (Adult Safeguarding) to join the West Midlands team on a full-time basis. You will manage complex safeguarding enquiries, collaborating with adults, carers and partner agencies to secure meaningful outcomes.

Salary is paid per hour, with strong emphasis on safeguarding expertise and person-centred practice. You will work within the Adult Safeguarding Service, handling risk, advocacy requirements and multi-agency meetings while maintaining

Qualifications

• CQSW, DipSW, CSS or equivalent recognised by Social Work England.
• Proven post-qualifying experience in Adult services.
• Current Enhanced DBS disclosure.
• Eligibility to work in the UK without visa restrictions.
• Commitment to safeguarding and person-centred practice.

Responsibilities

• Receive and assess safeguarding concerns and identify risks.
• Lead Section 42 Enquiries under the Care Act 2014.
• Support adults to achieve safeguarding outcomes.
• Assess mental capacity, consent and advocacy needs.
• Maintain high-quality case records and reports.
• Lead or participate in multi-agency safeguarding meetings.

Skills

Risk assessment

Analytical skills

Communication

Case records writing

Strengths-based practice

Person-centred practice

Prioritisation

Multi-agency working

Education

Social Work England recognised qualification

Job description

LOCUM Social Worker (Adult Safeguarding) job in the West Midlands.

Supply Care Solutions are a market-leading Medical, Social Care and Education recruitment consultancy, we offer a range of accredited services across the public sector, providing highly skilled, compliant professionals in all grades and specialties, including short, long term and permanent positions.

This is an excellent opportunity to develop specialist safeguarding expertise while ensuring Making Safeguarding Personal remains at the heart of practice.

HOULRY RATE: £25.34 (PAYE) or £28.40 (umbrella)

TYPE: LOCUM

TEAM: Adult Safeguarding

HOURS: Full Time (35 hrs pw)

As a Social Worker within the Adult Safeguarding Service, you will manage complex safeguarding enquiries, working closely with adults, carers, advocates, providers and partner agencies to achieve meaningful outcomes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Receiving and assessing safeguarding concerns and identifying immediate risks
• Undertaking and coordinating Section 42 Enquiries under the Care Act 2014
• Supporting adults to identify and achieve their desired safeguarding outcomes
• Assessing mental capacity, consent and advocacy requirements
• Developing and reviewing safeguarding plans to reduce risk and promote wellbeing
• Gathering and analysing information from multiple agencies to inform decision-making
• Leading and participating in multi-agency safeguarding meetings
• Managing complex risks including domestic abuse, self-neglect, exploitation and organisational abuse
• Maintaining high-quality, analytical case records and reports
• Contributing to quality assurance, learning and continuous service improvement

Must have

• Sound knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005 and Human Rights Act 1998
• Strong risk assessment and analytical skillsExcellent communication and professional challenge skills
• Experience producing accurate case records and reports
• Understanding of strengths-based and person-centred practice
• Ability to manage competing priorities and statutory deadlines

Locum Social Worker Requirements

• Proven post qualifying experience in working with Adult services
• Current Enhanced DBS Disclosure
• Social Work England recognised qualification (CQSW, DipSW, CSS or equivalent)
• Eligibility to work in the UK without work permit or visa restrictions
• Commitment to the safe care and well-being of vulnerable people

Benefits

• Excellent Rates
• Refer-a-friend scheme*
• Assistance with DBS applications
• Dedicated consultant support
• Varied career and flexible working opportunities