Social Work Job - Safeguarding

Hays Social Care • Temporary • Smethwick, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom • £24.45 - £28.40 / hour • 1d ago

Your new company
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to join their Adult Safeguarding Team. This is an excellent opportunity to play a vital role in protecting vulnerable adults and delivering meaningful, person-centred outcomes within a forward-thinking local authority.You will be working within a dynamic safeguarding environment, supporting adults at risk of abuse or neglect, and making a real impact on their safety, wellbeing, and independence.

Your new role
Sandwell's Safeguarding Team is committed to ensuring that all individuals have the right to live free from harm, abuse, and exploitation. The team works proactively with partners across statutory, voluntary, and private sectors to investigate concerns, build resilience, and deliver holistic safeguarding outcomes.A strong strengths-based approach and commitment to Making Safeguarding Personal are central to the team's practice.
Key Responsibilities

Manage a caseload of Section 42 safeguarding enquiries
Undertake duty work and safeguarding investigations
Complete assessments, reviews, and care planning in line with legislation
Carry out Mental Capacity Assessments and best interest decisions.
Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to safeguard adults at risk.
Develop and implement person-centred safeguarding plans
Maintain accurate and timely case records in line with statutory requirements.
Attend case conferences, strategy meetings, and legal proceedings where required.

What you'll need to succeed

Qualified Social Worker with relevant registration (Social Work England)
Proven experience in Adult Safeguarding
Strong working knowledge of:
Care Act 2014
Mental Capacity Act 2005
Experience managing complex safeguarding caseloads and Section 42 enquiries.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
Willingness to undertake home visits as required

What you'll get in return

Competitive hourly rate
Supportive and collaborative team culture
Opportunity to make a genuine difference in safeguarding vulnerable adults
Gain experience within a well-structured and progressive local authority

What you need to do now

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