Overview
Senior Social Worker – Adults MASH Team, Manchester | £32 per hour
Sanctuary Personnel, a leading social care recruitment agency, is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join the Adults Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Team in Manchester. This is a hands-on role for experienced practitioners who want to lead on safeguarding adults and make a tangible impact in a fast-paced environment.
Offered at £32 per hour, this locum placement is ideal for senior social workers looking for challenging, high-responsibility work with full support from Sanctuary throughout their assignment.
Even if you haven’t worked as a locum before, Sanctuary provides guidance and support every step of the way:
Exclusive placements – Opportunities in Adults MASH not available via other agencies.
Continuity of work – Our strong local authority partnerships often allow placements to be extended.
Permanent career options – Sanctuary’s permanent recruitment team can help if you prefer a longer-term role.
Tailored consultant support – Regular check-ins with consultants experienced in safeguarding and adult social care.
Responsibilities
* Lead safeguarding interventions and oversee safeguarding referrals in an adult context.
* Conduct risk assessments and manage complex inter-agency casework.
* Collaborate with health, police, and community partners to ensure comprehensive safeguarding responses.
Qualifications
* Qualified Social Worker with a recognised degree, diploma, or equivalent.
* Current Social Work England registration.
* Significant experience in adult safeguarding, ideally within a MASH or multi-agency environment.
* Prepared to complete standard compliance checks, fully supported by Sanctuary.
Why join Manchester’s Adults MASH Team?
This role offers a unique chance to lead safeguarding interventions, working in a collaborative environment where your expertise directly influences positive outcomes for vulnerable adults.
* High-impact practice – Handle safeguarding referrals, risk assessments, and inter-agency casework.
* Multi-agency collaboration – Work closely with health, police, and community partners.
* Professional growth – Gain advanced experience in safeguarding, risk management, and adult protection practice.
Sanctuary manages your contracts, compliance, and professional development, allowing you to focus fully on delivering high-quality safeguarding interventions.
Apply now
If you’re a Senior Social Worker ready to take on a locum role in Manchester’s Adults MASH Team, we’d love to hear from you.
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