Job Description
Our client, a Greater Manchester council is seeking an Adult’s Social Worker to join their Safeguarding Team.
Fantastic payrate of £30 per hour!
Are you an Adults Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community?
Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
Responsibilities of this role:
* Lead safeguarding enquiries under Section 42, ensuring concerns are assessed, investigated, and managed in line with statutory duties.
* Carry out risk assessments and develop safety plans that protect adults at risk while promoting independence and wellbeing.
* Work collaboratively with partner agencies such as health, police, housing, and voluntary services to ensure coordinated safeguarding responses.
* Undertake mental capacity assessments and apply the Mental Capacity Act, ensuring decisions are made in the person’s best interests where required.
* Create clear, evidence-based reports and present findings at safeguarding meetings, strategy discussions, and case conferences.
* Maintain accurate, timely case recordings in line with local authority standards and legislative requirements.
* Provide professional advice and guidance to colleagues, partner agencies, and families on safeguarding procedures and best practice.
Requirements of this role:
* Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England
* Must have minimum of 3 years post qualifying social work experience
Benefits of working through Reed, include:
* Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
* Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.
* Free CV building and Interview support.
* Free DBS checks.
* Weekly payroll.
* PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.
* CPD contributions.
* Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.
* Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.
Does this role interest you? Apply today!