Social Worker - Adults Safeguarding Team - Gloucestershire - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Adults Safeguarding Team in Gloucestershire. The role offers competitive pay at £35 per hour and the flexibility of remote working after an initial induction period. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in Adult Social Care and safeguarding, responsible for managing cases and conducting assessments within a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

£35 Per Hour

Remote / Agile Working

Professional Development

Comprehensive Work-Life Balance

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in Adult Social Care is required.
• Experience in managing safeguarding cases.
• Ability to conduct risk assessments effectively.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial risk assessments on referrals.
• Support screening officers in decision-making regarding referrals.
• Manage ongoing safeguarding cases.

Skills

Experience in Adult Social Care

Safeguarding knowledge

Effective communication

Job description

Social Worker – Adults Safeguarding Team

Locum Social Worker – Adults Safeguarding Team
Job Location: Gloucestershire, UK
Salary: £35 Per Hour Salary Type: Hourly

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Adults Social Worker to join the Safeguarding Team at Shire Hall in Gloucester on an ongoing 3-month contract. For the first two weeks, you will participate in a robust induction at the office, followed by a requirement to be in the Gloucester office 3 days a week. We are seeking three Social Workers with substantial experience in Adult Social Care and safeguarding work for this temporary role. As a full-time or part-time locum, you will undertake the assessment of referrals via our portal and provide support to our screening officers in decision-making. You will also manage open safeguarding cases through the screening and closure process.

Perks and benefits:

• £35 Per Hour: Enjoy an attractive hourly rate that reflects your skills and contribution to the team.
• Remote / Agile Working: Following the initial induction, benefit from the flexibility of working from home 2 days a week, allowing you the perfect balance between work and personal commitments.
• Professional Development: Gain access to dedicated support with regular supervision and guidance from line management, ensuring you are constantly learning and growing in your professional journey with us.
• Comprehensive Work-Life Balance: Embrace the opportunity to manage your own schedule and strike a balance that suits your lifestyle needs.

What you will do:

• Conduct initial risk assessments on referrals received through the safeguarding portal.
• Support screening officers by making informed decisions about the progression of referrals as safeguarding concerns.
• Manage ongoing safeguarding cases, handling the screening and closure processes.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure effective communication and coordinated responses to safeguarding issues.
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to the development of best practice procedures within the Safeguarding Team.

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