Social Worker - Adult MASH Team

liquidpersonnel; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free DBS and compliance service

Twice weekly payroll and Faster Pay

Exclusive roles across the UK

Access to CPD training portal

Dedicated consultant support

Refer a Friend bonus £500

Find your own job bonus £250

Job summary

Liquid Personnel is recruiting a Social Worker for its Adult MASH Team in Wolverhampton. The role focuses on safeguarding adults at risk and rapid response to safeguarding concerns within a multi‑agency environment.

You will collaborate with police, health, housing and advocacy services, undertake capacity assessments, and contribute to Best Interest decisions under MCA 2005 while maintaining robust records.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification: MA, BA, BSc in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, CQSW, CSS, or equivalent recognised Social Work qualification.
• Registration with Social Work England is mandatory.
• Significant post-qualifying experience in Adult Social Care.
• Extensive safeguarding enquiries experience and managing complex safeguarding concerns.

Responsibilities

• Manage safeguarding concerns involving adults at risk with timely, proportionate responses.
• Screening, triage, and assessment of safeguarding referrals in a MASH environment.
• Lead and contribute to Section 42 Safeguarding Enquiries under Care Act 2014.
• Assess and manage complex risks including abuse, neglect and exploitation.
• Apply Making Safeguarding Personal principles to keep individuals at the centre of processes.
• Collaborate with police, health, housing, advocacy, care providers and partners.
• Undertake Mental Capacity Assessments and Best Interest decisions under MCA 2005.
• Prepare high-quality safeguarding reports and records in line with statutory requirements.

Skills

Post-qualification experience

Multi-agency collaboration

Communication skills

Analytical decision making

Professional accountability

Professional curiosity

Resilience

Risk assessment

Education

MA/BSc in Social Work or equivalent

CQSW/CSS or Diploma in Social Work

Job description

Liquid Personnel is recruiting Social Worker for its client's Adult MASH Team at Wolverhampton.

Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled safeguarding practitioner to work within a dynamic multi-agency environment, responding to safeguarding concerns at the earliest opportunity to protect adults at risk and promote positive outcomes.

The successful candidate will work alongside partner agencies to identify, assess, and respond to safeguarding concerns involving abuse, neglect, self-neglect, domestic abuse, exploitation, and other high-risk situations. Working within a fast-paced environment, you will play a key role in safeguarding decision‑making, risk management, and the application of Making Safeguarding Personal principles.

What will your responsibilities be?

• Managing safeguarding concerns involving adults at risk and ensuring timely, proportionate, and effective responses.
• Undertaking screening, triage, and assessment of safeguarding referrals within a Multi‑Agency Safeguarding Hub environment.
• Leading and contributing to Section 42 Safeguarding Enquiries in accordance with the Care Act 2014.
• Assessing and managing complex risks involving abuse, neglect, self-neglect, domestic abuse, exploitation, and other safeguarding concerns.
• Applying the principles of Making Safeguarding Personal and ensuring individuals remain at the centre of safeguarding processes and outcomes.
• Working collaboratively with police, health professionals, housing services, advocacy services, care providers, and other partner agencies to coordinate safeguarding responses.
• Undertaking Mental Capacity Assessments and contributing to Best Interest decision‑making in accordance with the Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Analysing complex information and making defensible decisions regarding safeguarding thresholds, risk management, and intervention planning.
• Supporting the development of safeguarding plans and ensuring appropriate actions are taken to reduce risk and promote wellbeing.
• Participating in safeguarding strategy discussions, risk management meetings, multi‑agency forums, and case reviews.
• Preparing high‑quality assessments, safeguarding reports, risk assessments, and professional documentation.
• Maintaining accurate, timely, and legally compliant records in accordance with statutory requirements and local procedures.
• Promoting professional curiosity, strengths‑based practice, and effective partnership working to achieve positive outcomes for adults at risk.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Professional Qualification: MA, BA, BSc in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, CQSW, CSS, or equivalent recognised Social Work qualification.
• Registration: Must be registered with Social Work England.
• Experience: Significant post‑qualified experience within Adult Social Care.
• Safeguarding Experience: Extensive experience undertaking safeguarding enquiries and managing complex safeguarding concerns involving adults at risk.
• Legislation Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, Human Rights Act, Adult Safeguarding legislation, and associated statutory guidance.
• MASH Experience: Previous experience working within a MASH, safeguarding hub, front‑door, or duty safeguarding service is highly desirable.
• Assessment Skills: Proven ability to undertake complex safeguarding assessments, risk assessments, and decision‑making in high‑risk situations.
• Multi‑Agency Working: Strong experience working collaboratively with police, health professionals, providers, advocacy organisations, and partner agencies.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication, report‑writing, analytical, negotiation, and decision‑making skills.
• Professional Practice: Commitment to strengths‑based, person‑centred safeguarding practice and continuous professional development.
• Personal Attributes: Professional curiosity, resilience, sound judgement, and the ability to work effectively within a fast‑paced safeguarding environment.

Why Liquid Personnel?

• Free DBS and compliance service
• Twice weekly payroll and 'Faster Pay' service, getting you paid more quickly
• 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 *

Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Term