Adult Safeguarding Social Worker – Medway Council Medway, Kent £35.00 LTD per hour Locum Contract Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Adult Safeguarding Social Worker to join the Safeguarding Team at Medway Council on a locum basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a dedicated adult social care team, managing a varied safeguarding caseload and making a real difference to the lives of vulnerable adults across Medway.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage a caseload within the Adult Safeguarding Team.
* Complete high-quality, person-centred, strength-based assessments and interventions.
* Undertake face-to-face visits and promote positive outcomes for adults with care and support needs.
* Work in accordance with the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Mental Health Act, Human Rights and Equality legislation.
* Apply the Making Safeguarding Personal approach in all safeguarding interventions.
* Conduct robust multi-agency risk assessments and develop effective safeguarding plans.
* Work collaboratively with adults, families, carers and partner agencies to promote independence, wellbeing and safety.
* Prepare clear and concise reports for strategy meetings, safeguarding enquiries and court proceedings.
* Maintain accurate records and effectively manage competing demands within a busy safeguarding environment.
Requirements
* Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
* Experience working within Adult Safeguarding services.
* Strong knowledge of relevant legislation including the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act.
* Ability to undertake strength-based assessments and safeguarding enquiries.
* Excellent report writing and communication skills.
* Enhanced DBS preferred.
What’s on Offer?
* £35 LTD per hour.
* Flexible locum opportunity.
* Supportive team environment.
* Opportunity to make a significant impact within Adult Social Care.
Interested? Send your CV to delanie.heyes@servicecare.org.uk. Call Delanie Heyes on 01772 208964 for a confidential discussion and further details. Apply today to secure your next Adult Safeguarding Social Work locum opportunity with Medway Council.
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