Senior Social Worker - Adults MASH - Oldham

Caritas Recruitment; Oldham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Ongoing professional development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment in Oldham is seeking a Senior Social Worker in the Adults Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) to assess and manage complex cases involving vulnerable adults.

You will collaborate with health, housing and community services, lead safeguarding activities, and ensure high-quality documentation and compliance.

Qualifications

• Recognized social work qualification and current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant experience in adult social work, safeguarding, and complex case management.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with risk assessment ability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; collaborative working.
• Proficiency in IT systems and case management software.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments and develop tailored care plans for adults.
• Provide supervision to junior social workers and support staff.
• Lead multi-agency meetings with health, housing and community services.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding legislation and policies.
• Maintain accurate case records and documentation per organizational standards.

Skills

Adult social work experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Supervision of junior staff

Education

Degree in Social Work

CQSW

CSS

Tools

Case management software

IT systems

Job description

Join our dedicated team in Oldham as a Senior Social Worker in the Adults Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for assessing and managing complex cases involving vulnerable adults, ensuring their safety and well-being. You will collaborate closely with various agencies to provide a comprehensive support network, driving positive outcomes for individuals and their families.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting thorough assessments and developing tailored care plans for adults in need.
• Providing expert guidance and supervision to junior social workers and support staff.
• Leading multi-agency meetings and fostering effective partnerships with health, housing, and community services.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and safeguarding policies.
• Maintaining accurate case records and documentation in line with organizational standards.

To succeed in this role, you will need the following essential qualifications and skills:

• A recognized social work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, CQSW, CSS) and current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant experience in adult social work, particularly within safeguarding and complex case management.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to assess risk effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a commitment to collaborative working.
• Proficiency in IT systems and case management software.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits including flexible working arrangements, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a supportive team environment.

• flexible working arrangements
• ongoing professional development opportunities
• supportive team environment