Social Work Practice Lead – Adult Safeguarding – Manchester

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agency is seeking a Social Work Practice Lead specializing in Adult Safeguarding in Manchester. The role involves leading safeguarding enquiries, providing expert advice, and delivering training to ensure high standards of practice. Candidates must have SWE registration and a degree in Social Work, with a competitive pay rate of £40 per hour and flexible working options.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid working

Supportive team

Free DBS and compliance service

Access to exclusive training and CPD portal

Refer a Friend bonus

Find your own job bonus

Qualifications

• SWE registration required.
• Post-qualified experience in adult safeguarding.
• Eligible to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate complex adult safeguarding enquiries.
• Provide expert advice to practitioners and partner agencies.
• Deliver presentations and training to promote safeguarding practices.

Skills

Leadership

Knowledge of legislation

Safeguarding practices

Communication

Education

Degree in Social Work

Diploma in Social Work (DipSW)

Job description

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Social Work Practice Lead – Adult Safeguarding – Manchester, Manchester

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Manchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

23.05.2025

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07.07.2025

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
• 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 *