adults safeguarding team.

About the Role:

As a Social Worker in our Adults Safeguarding Team, you will play a vital role in protecting vulnerable adults and promoting their independence and safety. Your responsibilities will include:

Conducting safeguarding enquiries: You will lead Section 42 enquiries under the Care Act 2014, assessing concerns and taking appropriate actions to ensure safety and well-being.

Undertaking assessments: You will complete Care Act assessments and mental capacity assessments, working with individuals to understand their needs and outcomes.

Working in partnership: Collaborate with health services, police, advocacy services, and other partners to ensure a coordinated response to safeguarding issues.

Developing support plans: Create person-centred care and support plans that promote choice, control, and independence.

Promoting best practices: Ensure all safeguarding work is in line with statutory duties, council policies, and national guidance.

Maintaining accurate records: Keep clear, concise, and up-to-date case notes and documentation for all safeguarding activities.

Championing the rights of adults: Advocate for adults at risk, ensuring their voices are heard and respected in all aspects of their care.


Who we're looking for:

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Social Worker with a strong understanding of adult safeguarding legislation and the needs of vulnerable adults.

You will have:

A recognised social work qualification (e.g., DipSW, CQSW, BSc Social Work)

Registration with Social Work England

Experience in adult safeguarding, including undertaking S42 enquiries

A strong understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act, and related legislation

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Experience in working collaboratively with multi-agency partners

A commitment to promoting independence, choice, and well-being in adults at risk

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.