Adult Safeguarding Social Worker - Wirral Council

Adult Safeguarding Social Worker | Wirral Council

Hourly Rate: £36.00

Location: Wirral Council

About the Role: Are you an experienced and empathetic Social Worker with a strong background in adult protection?

Wirral Council is urgently seeking a dedicated Adult Safeguarding Social Worker to join our fast-paced and supportive team. In this vital role, you will be at the forefront of protecting adults at risk of abuse or neglect, ensuring their voices are heard and their rights are upheld through the "Making Safeguarding Personal" framework.

If you are a legally literate practitioner who thrives in multi-agency environments, we want to hear from you.


🔍 Key Responsibilities:

  • Investigate & Protect: Lead and manage complex Section 42 safeguarding enquiries under the Care Act 2014.

  • Risk Assessment: Conduct comprehensive, person-centered risk assessments and formulate effective safety plans.

  • Multi-Agency Collaboration: Work seamlessly with health professionals, the police, legal teams, and care providers to investigate concerns and implement protective strategies.

  • Advocacy & Legislation: Apply expert knowledge of the Mental Capacity Act (MCA) and Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) to ensure proportionate and lawful interventions.

  • Case Management: Maintain accurate, high-quality case records and present clear reports at multi-agency safeguarding hubs/meetings.


📋 What You Need to Succeed:

  • Qualifications: A degree in Social Work (BA/BSc/MA or equivalent).

  • Registration: Current and active registration with Social Work England (SWE).

  • Experience: Proven post-qualifying experience specifically within Adult Safeguarding, with a deep understanding of statutory frameworks (Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005).

  • Skills: Excellent analytical, communication, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to manage a complex caseload efficiently.


💡 What We Offer:

  • Competitive Pay: A highly attractive rate of £36.00 per hour.

  • Supportive Culture: Regular, reflective supervision and a management team committed to your professional well-being.

  • Meaningful Impact: The opportunity to make a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable adults in the Wirral community.

How to Apply: Don't miss this opportunity to advance your career while making a vital impact. Please send your most recent CV

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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