JOB-20240819-db742659

Social Worker – Adult Safeguarding Enquiry Team

Specialism: Adult Social Care – Safeguarding
Location: Staffordshire, UK
Salary: £28.40 per hour
Contract Type: Locum | Ongoing
Working Pattern: Part Time / Full Time

Job Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Worker to join the Adult Safeguarding Enquiry Team in Staffordshire. This is an ongoing locum role offering a competitive hourly rate of £28.40 with flexible part-time or full-time working options.

In this vital role, you will undertake statutory safeguarding work, leading Section 42 enquiries under the Care Act 2014, and ensuring adults at risk are protected, empowered, and supported in line with Making Safeguarding Personal principles.

Perks and Benefits

• Part Time / Full Time: Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle.

• Competitive Hourly Rate: Earn £28.40 per hour for your expertise and impact.

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of locum work.

• Professional Development: Access ongoing training and learning opportunities.

• Varied and Meaningful Work: Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a real difference.

• Supportive Team Environment: Work within a knowledgeable and collaborative safeguarding service.

What You Will Do

• Undertake statutory safeguarding enquiries under the Care Act 2014 from referral through to outcome.

• Carry out proportionate, risk-based enquiries and develop robust protection plans.

• Apply the Making Safeguarding Personal approach, keeping adults’ wishes, views, and outcomes central.

• Complete safeguarding risk assessments, mental capacity assessments, and where required, best interest decisions.

• Coordinate multi-agency safeguarding responses with health, police, housing, care providers, and advocacy services.

• Develop, implement, and review safeguarding plans that reduce risk while promoting independence.

• Produce high-quality, defensible records, reports, and chronologies.

• Participate in strategy meetings, safeguarding meetings, and case conferences.

• Contribute to learning reviews, audits, and service improvement activities.

• Maintain accurate and timely case recording in line with Staffordshire procedures.

• Engage fully in supervision, training, and continuous professional development.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• Degree in Social Work (or equivalent) and registered with Social Work England.

• Experience working in Adult Social Care within a statutory setting.

• Strong knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Section 42 safeguarding, and the Mental Capacity Act 2005.

• Proven ability to manage complex safeguarding cases, assess risk, and make defensible decisions.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Commitment to strengths-based, anti-discriminatory practice.

Desirable

• Experience working in a specialist safeguarding or enquiry team.

• Experience chairing or contributing to safeguarding meetings.

• Knowledge of Staffordshire safeguarding procedures.

• Court of Protection experience.

Why Staffordshire?

Staffordshire offers a superb quality of life with its beautiful countryside, historic towns, and vibrant communities. Whether you enjoy scenic walks, heritage sites, or lively local culture, it’s a fantastic place to both live and work while making a meaningful impact in people’s lives.

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