Social Worker, Adult Safeguarding

Pertemps; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care agency in North Wales is seeking a dedicated Social Worker for the Adult Safeguarding Team on a locum basis. The role involves ensuring statutory duties regarding adult safeguarding, implementing legislative processes, and engaging with stakeholders. Candidates should hold a Social Work degree, be registered with Social Care Wales, and possess excellent communication skills. Flexible working arrangements are available.

Benefits

Own consultant for tailored career advice

Quick and straightforward online registration

Access to exclusive roles

Exceptional referral scheme

State of the art compliance management

Fast, reliable payroll

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Care Wales/Social Work England.
• Completed relevant post-qualifying training.
• Enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Denbighshire's statutory duties regarding safeguarding.
• Implement legislative processes for risk management.
• Engage with stakeholders for a robust safeguarding approach.

Skills

Excellent communication and written skills

Education

Degree in Social Work or equivalent

Job description

Social Worker - Adult Safeguarding Team

• £43.39 per hour
• North Wales
• 37 hours p/w, hybrid
• Minimum 3 month contract

About the role

We are a dedicated Adults Social Worker to join a Safeguarding team in North Wales on a locum basis. The team ensures that Denbighshire statutory duties in regards to safeguarding adults at risk are achieved. As a team they are involved in the implementation of effective legislative processes that allow individuals to acknowledge the impact positive risk taking can have in their lives, to be protected from potential and actual risk of harm and to strive towards their desired outcomes. A thorough understanding of the guidance within the Social Services and Wellbeing Act in relation to safeguarding adults is the cornerstone for this role, and working to implement the legislative timescales whilst engaging with significant stakeholders to ensure a consistent and robust approach to safeguarding will be the overall challenge of this role.

This is an enthusiastic team, which is both welcoming and supportive towards team members. Any candidates would need to be registered with SCW or willing to register. This is full time post of 37hrs a week, with flexible working arrangements.

What you need

• A degree in Social Work or equivalent
• Registered with Social Care Wales/ Social Work England
• Completed relevant post-qualifying training
• Enhanced DBS check
• Excellent communication and written skills

Why Work with Pertemps Social Care?

• ✅ Your Own Consultant – Your contact will be a social care specialist who knows the sector inside‑out, has great connections across the region, and provides the tailored career advice you need to ensure the next step is the best one for you.
• ✅ Simple, Online Registration – Our process is designed to ensure your registration journey is quick and straightforward.
• ✅ Exclusive Roles – you have access to roles exclusive to us
• ✅ Great Incentives – We have an exceptional referral scheme. Recommend your friends and colleagues and earn an introduction fee of £250. We will pay you £250 if you find your own role.
• ✅ State of the Art Compliance – We use powerful next‑generation software to manage these critical processes as quick, efficient, and stress‑free as possible.
• ✅ Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and securely, every time.

Our Roles

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi‑Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Fostering / Adoption
• Children’s & Adult Social Work
• Service Manager / Head of Service
• Team Manager / Assistant Team Manager
• Occupational Therapist

Get in Touch Today!

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Take the next step in your social work career with us!