Senior Social Worker, Adults MASH Team - Manchester - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading social care recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Social Worker for the Adults MASH Team in Manchester. This locum role offers £32 per hour, focusing on high-responsibility safeguarding work. The ideal candidate will have experience in adult safeguarding, collaborate with health and community partners, and contribute to positive outcomes for vulnerable adults. Support and guidance are provided throughout the assignment.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with a recognised degree, diploma, or equivalent.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Significant experience in adult safeguarding, ideally within a MASH or multi-agency environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead safeguarding interventions and oversee safeguarding referrals in an adult context.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage complex inter-agency casework.
• Collaborate with health, police, and community partners to ensure comprehensive safeguarding responses.

Job description

Overview

Senior Social Worker – Adults MASH Team, Manchester | £32 per hour

Sanctuary Personnel, a leading social care recruitment agency, is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join the Adults Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Team in Manchester. This is a hands-on role for experienced practitioners who want to lead on safeguarding adults and make a tangible impact in a fast-paced environment.

Offered at £32 per hour, this locum placement is ideal for senior social workers looking for challenging, high-responsibility work with full support from Sanctuary throughout their assignment.

Even if you haven’t worked as a locum before, Sanctuary provides guidance and support every step of the way:

Exclusive placements – Opportunities in Adults MASH not available via other agencies.

Continuity of work – Our strong local authority partnerships often allow placements to be extended.

Permanent career options – Sanctuary’s permanent recruitment team can help if you prefer a longer-term role.

Tailored consultant support – Regular check-ins with consultants experienced in safeguarding and adult social care.

Responsibilities

• Lead safeguarding interventions and oversee safeguarding referrals in an adult context.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage complex inter-agency casework.
• Collaborate with health, police, and community partners to ensure comprehensive safeguarding responses.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with a recognised degree, diploma, or equivalent.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Significant experience in adult safeguarding, ideally within a MASH or multi-agency environment.
• Prepared to complete standard compliance checks, fully supported by Sanctuary.

Why join Manchester’s Adults MASH Team?

This role offers a unique chance to lead safeguarding interventions, working in a collaborative environment where your expertise directly influences positive outcomes for vulnerable adults.

• High-impact practice – Handle safeguarding referrals, risk assessments, and inter-agency casework.
• Multi-agency collaboration – Work closely with health, police, and community partners.
• Professional growth – Gain advanced experience in safeguarding, risk management, and adult protection practice.

Sanctuary manages your contracts, compliance, and professional development, allowing you to focus fully on delivering high-quality safeguarding interventions.

Apply now

If you’re a Senior Social Worker ready to take on a locum role in Manchester’s Adults MASH Team, we’d love to hear from you.