Adults Safeguarding Social Worker, Swansea

Pertemps; Swansea; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking an Adults Safeguarding Social Worker in Swansea for a 3-month temporary position. This full-time role involves managing a complex safeguarding caseload, providing guidance on safeguarding issues, and attending multi-agency meetings. The successful candidate will have over 3 years of experience and excellent communication skills. The position requires office presence on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, while the remainder can be home-based. Competitive pay at £41.58 per hour.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant across UK roles

Online registration

Referral schemes

Ongoing compliance management

Reliable payroll

Qualifications

• Compassionate and knowledgeable qualified Social Worker with 3 years or more experience.
• Excellent communication, engagement abilities and thorough understanding of relevant legislation and best practice.
• Commitment to promoting dignity, safety and respect for vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Handle Adult at Risk Reports, Section 126 enquiries, safeguarding meetings and suicide prevention activities.
• Provide advice, guidance and support to colleagues, citizens and partner agencies.
• Manage and lead a complex safeguarding caseload.

Skills

Communication skills

Engagement abilities

Leadership skills

Education

Qualified Social Worker with 3+ years experience

Job description

Adults Safeguarding Social Worker, Swansea

This is a temporary position for 3 months initially.

Social Worker will be office based in the Guildhall, Swansea on Tuesday's and Wednesday's. The remainder of the week can be home based. This is a full time position of 37 hours.

Pay - £41.58 per hour.

Role Overview

The Adult Safeguarding Team is a dynamic, busy team that handles Adult at Risk Reports, undertakes Section 126 enquiries in line with the All-Wales Safeguarding Procedures, provides advice and guidance on safeguarding issues, attends Multi-agency Safeguarding Meetings (MAPPA & MARAC), undertakes suicide prevention work and advocates preventive measures to keep citizens in Swansea safe from harm. Using a person-centred collaborative approach, the team offers consistent advice and guidance to colleagues, the citizens of Swansea and partner agencies in line with Wales Safeguarding Procedures.

You will be part of a small, well-supported, friendly team, with excellent working relationships and a strong reputation with partner agencies. The team enjoys weekly catch-ups, peer group sessions for case discussion and reflective practice, providing learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Handle Adult at Risk Reports, Section 126 enquiries, safeguarding meetings and suicide prevention activities.

• Provide advice, guidance and support to colleagues, citizens and partner agencies.

• Manage and lead a complex safeguarding caseload.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and knowledgeable qualified Social Worker with 3 years or more experience.
• Excellent communication, engagement abilities and thorough understanding of relevant legislation and best practice.
• Commitment to promoting dignity, safety and respect for vulnerable adults.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to manage a complex safeguarding caseload.

Agency & Benefits

• Dedicated consultant across UK roles.
• Easy online registration.
• Referral schemes and incentives.
• Ongoing compliance management.
• Prompt and reliable payroll.
• Referral bonuses for suitable colleagues.

Please contact Helen on 07901286967 or email [e-mail].