Joining our Adults’ Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) as a qualified and experienced Social Worker, you’ll be innovative, person-centred, and committed to working in a strengths-based way. Our team receives all adult safeguarding referrals from across the county, and we work closely with our partner agencies, including the police and the health service, to give the best possible response when concerns are reported. In line with our Care Act (2014) duties, we’re committed to Making Safeguarding Personal and ensuring access to advocacy services. Although we don’t meet the people who use our service face-to-face, we’re the front door to Adults’ Health and Care for all safeguarding referrals, so the work we do can be fast-paced and challenging, but also incredibly rewarding. What you’ll be doing: Triaging incoming telephone and online safeguarding referrals and completing Section 42 enquiries. Providing supervision for Case Workers and Senior Case Workers and practice advice on complex cases. Representing the team at PREVENT, HRDA and MARAC meetings. Providing signposting where appropriate, directing individuals to the relevant team or partner agency. Achieving performance targets on the number of calls and online referrals you complete, as well as the quality of your responses. What we’re looking for: Social Work qualification and registered with Social Work England (SWE). Due to the needs of the team, we’re unable to consider Newly Qualified Social Workers for this post. Understanding of complex safeguarding cases and knowledge of up-to-date safeguarding best practice. A sound understanding of how to apply a strengths-based approach to practice. Strong communication skills and ability to adapt your style to different audiences. Commitment to demonstrating our values and behaviours, showing compassion, empathy and respect. Why join us? Excellent Practice Validation: Progress to a Senior Social Worker role through our Excellent Practice Validation programme. Our Senior Social Workers are paid a market supplement of £3,000 pro-rata per annum. Professional development: Continuous learning and supportive supervision. Work-life balance: Enjoy a fulfilling career with a good balance between work and home life. Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details. Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date. Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Welfare Worker, Case Manager, Social Work Practitioner.