Social Work Practice Lead – Adult Safeguarding – Manchester

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency specializing in social work is looking for a Social Work Practice Lead focusing on Adult Safeguarding in Manchester. The role requires SWE registration and post-qualified experience. Candidates will lead complex safeguarding enquiries, provide expert guidance, and engage in training. This position offers a competitive pay rate of £40 per hour, along with flexible, hybrid working options for a balanced work-life.

Benefits

Great rate of pay

Flexible working hours

Supportive team

Access to exclusive training

Qualifications

• Must hold a registration with Social Work England (SWE).
• Eligible to work in the UK.
• Full UK driving license is required.
• Post-qualified experience in social work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate complex adult safeguarding enquiries.
• Engage in safeguarding processes like MAPPA.
• Provide guidance to practitioners and agencies.
• Deliver trainings to promote safeguarding practices.

Skills

Adult safeguarding knowledge

Legislation and policy frameworks

Presentation skills

Expert advice provision

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Job Title : Social Work Practice Lead – Adult Safeguarding – Manchester

Location : Manchester

Pay Rate : £ 40 / per hour

Liquid Personnel is currently looking for an experienced Social Work Practice Lead specializing in Adult Safeguarding to join our esteemed client. To be successful in this role, candidates must have registration with Social Work England (SWE) as a Social Worker and hold a qualification equivalent to the Diploma in Social Work (DipSW).

Requirements for the role :

• Support the adult social care workforce and GMMH by leading and coordinating complex adult safeguarding enquiries.
• Apply robust knowledge of legislation and policy frameworks underpinning adult safeguarding, including the Care Act 2014.
• Engage in safeguarding processes such as MAPPA, PREVENT, Domestic Homicide Reviews, and Safeguarding Adult Reviews.
• Provide expert advice and guidance to practitioners and partner agencies, making evidence-based, defensible decisions.
• Deliver presentations and training to the workforce and external agencies, promoting high standards of safeguarding practice.

Benefits of the role :

• Great rate of pay £40 per hour
• Flexible and hybrid working to support work-life balance
• Supportive team

What we are looking for in a Social Worker :

• SWE registration
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Hold a full UK license
• Post-qualified experience
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work

Why Liquid Personnel?

• New ‘Faster Pay’ service getting you paid more quickly
• Twice weekly payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
• Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
• “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place
• “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us