Adults Social Worker - Safeguarding Team

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Job Title: Adults Social Worker - Safeguarding Team
Location: Redbridge, UK
Salary: £34.00 per hour
Job Type: Locum
Contract: Ongoing
Working Pattern: Full Time

Join our dedicated Safeguarding Team in Redbridge as an Adults Social Worker and play a vital role in protecting and supporting vulnerable adults within the community. This ongoing full-time locum opportunity offers an excellent hourly rate of £34.00 while giving you the flexibility and variety that locum work provides.

Perks and benefits

• Flexible locum working: Enjoy the freedom to achieve a healthy work-life balance while gaining experience across different settings.
• Competitive hourly pay: Earn £34.00 per hour, recognising your skills and expertise.
• Professional development: Work alongside experienced professionals, expanding your knowledge and strengthening your safeguarding practice.
• Career networking: Build valuable relationships with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies, enhancing future career opportunities.

What you will do

• Complete comprehensive assessments to identify the needs, strengths, and risks of vulnerable adults, ensuring appropriate safeguarding interventions are in place.
• Develop and implement person-centred care and safeguarding plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and partner agencies.
• Advocate for the rights, wellbeing, and independence of adults, ensuring their voices remain central to decision-making.
• Provide professional advice and guidance to colleagues, partner organisations, and community stakeholders on adult safeguarding matters.
• Manage a varied caseload effectively, maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and professional standards.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Experience working within Adult Social Care, ideally in safeguarding services.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, the Care Act 2014, and relevant statutory guidance.
• Excellent assessment, communication, and case management skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary environment and manage competing priorities.

Why work in Redbridge?

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