Social Worker – Adult Safeguarding Team – Bolton

Liquid Personnel; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Social Worker for Bolton’s Adult Safeguarding Team. The role involves managing safeguarding cases, conducting Section 42 enquiries, and ensuring compliance with safeguarding policies. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England, with a strong background in the Care Act 2014. This position offers a competitive rate of £30 per hour and the possibility of remote/hybrid working.

Benefits

Competitive pay rate of £30 per hour

Remote/hybrid working available

Strong reputation with health partners

Excellent training opportunities

Twice weekly payroll

Free DBS and compliance service

Access to exclusive roles

Free training and CPD portal

Dedicated consultant

Referral bonuses available

Qualifications

• Post-qualified experience in social work required.
• Full UK driving license is necessary.
• Strong understanding of the Care Act 2014 essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage new and unallocated safeguarding cases.
• Conduct Section 42 enquiries under the Care Act 2014.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding policies.

Skills

Qualified Social Worker

Knowledge of Mental Capacity Act

Understanding of safeguarding procedures

Education

Registered with Social Work England

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12.08.2025

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Job Description:

Job Title:Social Worker – Adult Safeguarding Team
Location: Bolton
Rate: £30 per hour

Liquid Personnel is currently recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join Bolton’s Adult Safeguarding Team.

What will your responsibilities be?
As a Social Worker in Bolton’s Adult Safeguarding Team, you will be responsible for handling new and unallocated safeguarding cases. You will screen safeguarding referrals as a duty worker for approximately two days per week and conduct and manage Section 42 enquiries under the Care Act 2014. Additionally, you will ensure compliance with Bolton’s safeguarding policies and procedures while applying your knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act, including conducting MCA assessments and Best Interests decisions.

• Competitive pay rate of £30 per hour
• Remote/hybrid working available
• Strong reputation and links with health partners
• Supportive team with excellent training opportunities

Qualifications and Experiences:
To be successful in this role, you must be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. You should have post-qualified experience and be eligible to work in the UK. A full UK driving license is required. You should also have a strong understanding of safeguarding procedures, the Care Act 2014, and the Mental Capacity Act.

How to apply?
If this is a job for you, feel free to click apply below or if you want to learn more about it, please contact Richard Meechan on 0131 392 0423.

• 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 *