Social Work – Gateshead – Safeguarding Triage Team

Liquid Personnel; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Gateshead is seeking a dedicated professional for their Safeguarding Triage Team. The role involves managing safeguarding and triage tasks, supporting students, and adhering to social care policies. Candidates should have experience in adult social care and possess the relevant qualifications. This position offers competitive pay, remote work options, and additional benefits including free DBS services and referral bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Remote Working

Weekly Pay

Access to exclusive roles and training

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK and Social Work England registration.
• Post-qualified experience.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Take personal responsibility for continuing professional development.
• Manage time effectively and respond flexibly to service needs.
• Support and cover for the Team Manager.

Skills

Experience in adult social care

Proficiency in assessments

Strong communication skills

Understanding of safeguarding adults procedures

Education

Degree or equivalent in Social Work

Job description

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Social Work – Gateshead – Safeguarding Triage Team, Gateshead

Location: Gateshead, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

Job Description:

An exciting job role has recently become available at the Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council. They are looking for a new member for their Safeguarding Triage Team.

Your Responsibilities:

• Take personal responsibility for continuing professional development and maintaining performance levels.
• Manage time effectively and respond flexibly to service needs.
• Support and cover for the Team Manager and/or Principal Manager.
• Participate in performance management activities such as supervision, PAR, team meetings, and service reviews.
• Follow departmental health and safety procedures.
• Develop skills through work experience, including secondments, job rotation, and shadowing.
• Contribute to information management processes.
• Support social work students on placement, acting as a supervisor or Practice Teacher if trained.
• Understand and implement key policies related to social care with children and families, focusing on multi-disciplinary working, integration, and whole family approaches.

Benefits of the Role:

• Competitive rate of pay.
• Remote Working.
• Regular supervision.
• Weekly Pay.

Qualifications and Experiences:

• Experience in adult social care, especially safeguarding and triage roles.
• Proficiency in assessments and informed decision-making.
• Understanding of safeguarding adults procedures.
• Strong communication skills.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and Social Work England registration.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Post-qualified experience and a degree or equivalent in Social Work.

Additional benefits include:

• Twice weekly payroll.
• Free DBS and compliance service.
• Access to exclusive roles and training.
• Dedicated social work consultant.
• Wide range of social work positions across the UK.
• Referral bonuses for successful placements.