Adults MASH Safeguarding Social Worker London Borough Hammersmith and Fulham Up to £35 per hour Are you a dedicated and experienced Social Worker passionate about adult safeguarding? Hammersmith and Fulham Council is seeking a Safeguarding Social Worker to join our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) team. In this role, you will be a central point for safeguarding concerns, utilizing your expertise to protect vulnerable adults in our community. Key responsibilities: * Triaging safeguarding referrals and deciding whether to progress to a Section 42 enquiry. * Undertaking information gathering to assess and intervene in urgent situations. * Taking immediate action to minimize risk and providing expert advice to residents, carers, colleagues, and partners. * Assisting individuals, carers, and families in developing support plans and explaining the use of Personal Budgets and Direct Payments. * Considering NHS Continuing Healthcare for individuals with health care needs and making timely referrals. * Managing a professional caseload and making confident judgments about risk and accountability. * Maintaining clear, up-to-date case records on the case management system. * The MASH team operates from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. You will be supported with mobile IT equipment and hot-desking facilities to enable flexible working. You must have: * A recognized Social Work qualification (e.g., DipSW, BA Hons Social Work). * Significant post-qualification experience (generally 3 years) working as a qualified social worker in a multi-disciplinary setting. * Experience in undertaking safeguarding enquiries, mental capacity assessments, and best interest decisions. * An in-depth knowledge of relevant national and local policy, statutory guidance, and legislation, particularly the Care Act 2014. * Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to explain professional reasoning clearly