Are you an experienced Adult Social Worker?
Do you have safeguarding experience?
Are you passionate about making a difference to someone's life?
Yes?
Randstad are recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Bolton Council's Adult Safeguarding Team. This is a full time role offering a great pay rate of £30 per hour.
Benefits:
- Hybrid working
- Mileage reimbursement
- Supervision
- Competitive rates of pay
- Weekly pay
- One committed and dedicated point of contact
- An unlimited referrals incentive, giving you a £300 voucher for anyone you refer to us (T&Cs apply)
- A full range of free training available
- Access to 100s of discounts through the Hapi App
- Free healthcare, medical and financial advice available
Responsibilities:
- Act as the first point of contact for all adult safeguarding referrals. You will be responsible for screening incoming concerns and determining the appropriate course of action to protect individuals from abuse or neglect.
- Lead and coordinate statutory investigations, known as Section 42 enquiries, into allegations of abuse and neglect. This involves gathering evidence, interviewing the adult at risk, family members, and other professionals to fully understand the situation and assess the level of risk.
- Manage a caseload of adults at risk. You will work in a proportionate and person-centred way to create and implement safeguarding plans. This may involve arranging for support services, providing accommodation, or taking legal action to protect the individual's safety and well-being.
- Work within the statutory framework of the Care Act 2014, the Mental Capacity Act 2005, and the Human Rights Act 1998. You must be legally literate and confident in applying these laws to your practice.
- Collaborate effectively with a range of partners, including the police, health services, housing teams, and other social care providers. You will attend strategy meetings and Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings to ensure a coordinated and effective response to safeguarding concerns.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date, and high-quality case records. You will also be responsible for preparing reports for management, legal proceedings, and safeguarding meetings.
- Be committed to continuous learning and improvement. You will receive regular professional and managerial supervision and have access to training opportunities to support your growth in safeguarding practices.
Requirements:
- Social Work Degree or equivalent
- Social Work England registered
- Enhanced DBS
Experience:
- Adults
If you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Hannah on 0330 024 8775 otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon.
Are you thinking about a change in your career but not sure about this role? Whether you are an existing candidate, new to the locum market and are exploring some options or looking for a new permanent role, we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility. If you wish to discuss this further please call 0330 024 8775 and we would be happy to have a confidential discussion.
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.
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