Adults Social Worker MASH #000A49221

Semester.co.uk; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A temporary staffing agency in Manchester is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to manage complex cases in a safeguarding team. The role requires at least 3 years of experience and legal literacy. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and listening skills, and experience in a multi-agency environment. Immediate start available, offering competitive pay and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Supportive management team

Competitive rates of pay

Free ongoing CPD and training opportunities

Enhanced DBS processing included

Qualifications

• Must have experience of dealing with safeguarding referrals.
• Role requires management of complex cases in a multi-agency environment.
• Legal literacy is required.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage a complex caseload with supervision.
• Prepare and produce high-quality documentation.
• Provide consultation to partner agencies for effective planning.

Skills

Good communication skills

Listening skills

Experience in safeguarding

Multi-agency working

Education

3 years post qualifying Safeguarding experience

Job description

Qualified social worker required for Multi agency safeguarding hub team – temporary position covering long term sick leave – experience of dealing with safeguarding referrals/screening/enquiries/information gathering/worker should also have good communication/listening skills – experience of multi agency working.

The role requires office based working Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Must have 3 years post qualifying Safeguarding experience and be legally literate

Will be a formal Teaminterview, with representative with Health also.

Key Role Descriptors: The role holder will work with complex cases in accordance with statutory responsibilities. They will deploy these responsibilities in accordance with national and local policies and procedures to secure positive outcomes for customers. The role holder will manage safeguarding risk effectively, working within a multi agency environment, providing a professional social work service. To promote the independence and well-being of adults of working age and/or older people. To complete assessment and planning of individual packages of care for service users and carers, in line with criteria of eligibility and designated care plan. To work in a holistic and person centred way, ensuring customers and families remain central to the processes they are part of. The role holder will supervise and develop students and trainees and contribute to the development of other staff including other social workers. Key Role Accountabilities: Effectively manage a complex caseload with appropriate supervision, guidance and support. The role holder will be accountable for highly complex decision making across a range of social work duties and responsibilities. Prepare and produce a variety of high quality and professional written documentation on behalf of the City Council in accordance with national and local policies and procedures and within agreed timescales. Work in conjunction with and providing consultation to partner agencies to deliver effective planning for Adults, their carer’s and families to ensure positive outcomes. This will include representing the City Council at a range of meetings, proceedings and reviews as required. Ensure that the practice of ethical record keeping is observed and recording is evidence based, accurate and up to date. Take an active role in team and service development. This will include supervising students and providing support to colleagues as and when required. A personal commitment to continuous self, professional and organisational development. Through personal example, open commitment and clear action, ensure diversity is positively valued, resulting in equal access and treatment in employment, service delivery and communications. Where the role holder is disabled every effort will be made to supply all necessary aids, adaptations or equipment to allow them to carry out all the duties of the role. If, however, a certain task proves to be unachievable, job redesign will be given full consideration.

Please note: This is a long-term temporary position with an immediate start available — perfect for experienced professionals ready to make an impact without delay.

What’s on offer:

Supportive management team with approachable, experienced leaders

A desirable location with great transport links

A stable, well-resourced, and encouraging working environment

Why join Semester.co.uk?

Free ongoing CPD and training opportunities to enhance your skills

Competitive rates of pay with prompt, reliable payments through our in-house payroll

Enhanced DBS processing included

Dedicated, friendly consultant offering tailored support

Access to a wide range of opportunities in your chosen location

Ready to take the next step?
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