Senior Social Worker - Community-based Adult Safeguarding Team in Dudley, West Midlands

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Job Title: Senior Social Worker – Community-Based Adult Safeguarding Team
Location: Dudley, UK
Hourly Rate: £28–£35 per hour (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Ongoing | Full-time | Locum

Drive meaningful impact where safeguarding truly matters.
We’re seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Social Worker to join the Community-Based Adult Safeguarding Team in Dudley. This full-time locum position offers £28 to £35 per hour, depending on experience, and is ideal for professionals with strong safeguarding knowledge and hands-on experience in completing Section 42 Enquiries.
Office presence required twice weekly at the Sedgley base.

Perks and Benefits:

• Flexible Locum Work: Enjoy the freedom to manage your schedule and maintain your work-life balance.

• Diverse Caseloads: Take on varied, complex safeguarding cases that challenge and enrich your practice.

• Collaborative Environment: Work alongside passionate professionals within multi-agency settings.

• Highly Competitive Pay: Be rewarded for your skillset, leadership, and commitment to adult protection.

What You Will Do:

• Lead and complete Section 42 Safeguarding Enquiries, ensuring statutory processes are followed.

• Develop and implement protection plans in collaboration with service users.

• Liaise with a range of stakeholders including families, carers, medical professionals, and external agencies.

• Attend multi-agency safeguarding meetings, contributing expert insight to ensure effective outcomes.

• Maintain detailed, accurate, and timely case records, ensuring all decisions are fully documented.

Why choose Dudley?
Located in the heart of the Black Country, Dudley offers a unique blend of historical charm and natural beauty. Whether it’s exploring the local canals, enjoying stunning green spaces, or soaking up the town’s vibrant industrial heritage, Dudley is an inspiring place to live and work. Become part of a close-knit, community-driven borough where your work truly makes a difference.

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