MASH Safeguarding Social Worker – Lead & Protect

Wollborg Michelson Personnel Service Inc; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking a Social Worker – Safeguarding (MASH) in Wolverhampton. Grade 7 salary £45,529–£50,908, 37 hours per week, permanent contract. Location listed as various within the council’s area.

The post offers a pathway for professional development, training opportunities, and a focus on delivering high-quality social care for people with care and support needs. Flexible work styles and returning to a community-focused role are highlighted.

Qualifications

• Sound working knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Strong analytical, assessment and negotiation skills.
• Passion for strengths-based working.
• Ability to work with colleagues, service providers, partners and commissioners.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and IT skills.
• Be registered with Social Work England.
• Have a vision for your own development.
• Have completed the ASYE or an equivalent post qualifying pathway.

Responsibilities

• Be dedicated to and passionate about working with people and their carers / families.
• Have a sound working knowledge of relevant legislation.
• Have strong analytical, assessment and negotiation skills.
• Be passionate about strengths-based working.
• Be able to demonstrate you can work with colleagues and alongside service providers, partners and commissioners.
• Have strong interpersonal, communication and IT skills.
• Be registered with Social Work England.
• Have a vision for your own development.
• Have completed the ASYE or an equivalent post qualifying pathway.

Skills

Analytical skills

Assessment skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

IT skills

Communication skills

Education

ASYE completed

Social Work England registration

Job description

City of Wolverhampton Council is seeking a Social Worker – Safeguarding (MASH) in Wolverhampton. Grade 7 salary £45,529–£50,908, 37 hours per week, permanent contract. Location listed as various within the council’s area.

The post offers a pathway for professional development, training opportunities, and a focus on delivering high-quality social care for people with care and support needs. Flexible work styles and returning to a community-focused role are highlighted.