Social Worker (Multi Agency Safeguarding Adults Hub)

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity to join Newcastle’s Multi Agency Safeguarding Adults Hub as a Progressed Social Worker. This role offers a coordinated approach to managing safeguarding concerns for vulnerable adults. Applicants should have a relevant Social Work qualification and a commitment to safeguarding principles. Enjoy a supportive work environment with generous benefits including annual leave and a flexible working scheme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Flexible working scheme

Defined benefit pension scheme

Combination of home-based and office working

Qualifications

• Relevant Social Work qualification required.
• Currently registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in safeguarding and working with partner agencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage safeguarding concerns for adults at risk.
• Dealing with a high volume of referrals.
• Forge links with partner agencies.

Skills

Motivation

Risk assessment

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Social Work

Dip SW

CQSW

CSS

Job description

Multi Agency Safeguarding Adults Hub

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Progressed Social Worker to work as part of Newcastle’s Safeguarding Adult Unit within the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), providing a co-ordinated approach to managing safeguarding concerns for adults at risk within Newcastle.



You will need to be highly motivated and able to deal with a large volume of referrals which come into the MASH. You should have a commitment to safeguarding adults at risk and upholding the principles of Making Safeguarding Personal. You must be able to identify and prioritise risk, taking appropriate action to reduce and minimise future risks. You should be committed to forging links with our partner agencies who we work closely with as part of the MASH team.

You must have a relevant Social Work qualification such as Degree in social Work, Dip SW, CQSW, CSS or equivalent, have passed your progression in Social Work and be currently registered with Social Work England.



Full details of the post are held within the person specification; however, we have included some quotes from our team members to say why you should apply for this post.



• “Joining the MASH has been my best career decision to date. The managers go above and beyond to create a nurturing, protective and supportive work culture. We are a dynamic and friendly team, with a huge range of experience between us. Staff are always willing to step up to help one another in a fast-paced working environment”.



• “The best career move, supportive team, varied work and no day is the same”.



• “I have worked in the MASH for 2 years and can say it is by far one of my better decisions when changing my career pathway”.



• “The team accepted me with open arms and have continued to be supportive, not just within the MASH but when I have experienced some personal challenges”.



• “I strongly recommend applying, it can be challenging but will allow you to develop personal and professional skills in a supportive environment”.



• ”Lovely place to work, supportive environment and feeling like you are making a difference to peoples’ lives”.



• “The MASH team is the best place I have worked; the managers and the team members are genuinely supportive both within and outside work environment and facilitate a good work-life balance.



As you can tell we are a happy, supportive, and dynamic team, and below are more reasons to why you should apply.



• Generous annual leave in addition to bank holidays and the ability to buy additional leave

• Access to a flexible working scheme between 7.00am and 7.00pm by negotiation (depending on operational requirements).

• Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme

• Combination of home-based and office working based at Westgate Community College



For an informal discussion please contact either Cara Hamilton or Julie Brown, Safeguarding Adults Managers on 0191 2788156.



We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful, we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.



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