Adult Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an Adult's Social Worker to join a Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Social Work and possess at least 2 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include processing incoming referrals and working closely with various services. This role offers £32.49 per hour and a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Opportunity to work in a specialist team

Flexible working scheme

Stable contract

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of post-qualification experience in adult safeguarding.
• Ability to work within a multi-agency environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process social care referrals to ensure appropriate safeguarding.
• Work with connected services in safeguarding and advocacy.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Experience in safeguarding settings

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

We are looking for an Adult's Social Worker to join a Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Team.

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years post-qualified experience.

About the team

This fast paced team takes incoming social care referrals via telephone or in written format to safeguard adults at risk of abuse or neglect and signposts them to the relevant team. Therefore, this role involves a substantial amount of working with connected services including the voluntary sector and long term teams. As the first point of contact, this position is pivotal to the progression of all cases. Promoting empowerment, advocacy and comprehensive risk assessment is key to the success of the team.

About you

Strong communication skills are essential in order to be successful in this role. Experience in a safeguarding specialised team lends exceptionally well to this post. A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of two years' experience working in an adult's safeguarding setting are essential for this position.

What's on offer?

• £32.49 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
• An opportunity to work in a specialist team
• Non caseholding - maximum one day responsibility
• Hybrid working scheme
• A stable contract due to the demand of the service
• Easily accessible via car or public transport

For more information, please get in contact

Katherine Scoggins - Team Leader

0118 948 5555 / 07990044930