Adults MASH Social Worker

<p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Job Title:</strong> Adults MASH Social Worker<strong><br></strong><strong>Location:</strong> Wolverhampton</span><br><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Pay Rate:</strong> £28.40 per hour</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Job Description: </strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Liquid Personnel is recruiting an Adults MASH Social Worker for its client based in Wolverhampton.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">As an Adults MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub) Social Worker, you will be part of a triage and duty team responsible for responding to safeguarding concerns raised about adults. The focus is on swift, collaborative risk assessment and timely, proportionate interventions in line with the Care Act 2014.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>What will your responsibilities be?</strong></span></p> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Information Gathering &amp; Sharing<br></strong>Liaise with professionals from health, police, housing, and other agencies.</span><br><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Securely collect and share relevant information to inform safeguarding decisions.</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Risk Assessment<br></strong>Assess the level of risk to the adult based on available information.</span><br><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Determine if concerns meet the threshold for a Section 42 enquiry under the Care Act 2014.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Decision Making<br></strong>Participate in multi-agency discussions to agree on the most appropriate action.</span><br><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Recommend interventions such as signposting, support services, or formal safeguarding enquiries.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Safeguarding Enquiries<br></strong>Conduct or coordinate Section 42 enquiries where an adult is at risk of abuse or neglect.</span><br><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Uphold the six key principles of safeguarding: Empowerment, Prevention, Proportionality, Protection, Partnership, and Accountability.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Communication<br></strong>Engage with adults at risk, their families, or advocates to ensure their voice is heard.</span><br><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Clearly explain decisions, outcomes, and next steps.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Record Keeping &amp; Reporting<br></strong>Maintain accurate records using systems such as Mosaic.</span><br><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Prepare reports for case conferences, legal proceedings, and internal audits or reviews.</span></p> </li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Qualifications &amp; Experience:</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">To be successful in this role you must have,&nbsp;</span></p> <ol style="text-align: justify;"> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Professional Qualification:</strong>&nbsp;MA, BA, BSc in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, or CQSW.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Registration:</strong>&nbsp;Must be registered with&nbsp;Social Work England&nbsp;(not Social Care Wales – which applies only in Wales).</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Experience:</strong>&nbsp;Substantial experience working with vulnerable adults, including those with complex needs.</span></p> </li> </ol> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Legislation Knowledge:</strong>&nbsp;Strong understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and associated safeguarding procedures.</span></p> <ol style="text-align: justify;"> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Skills:</strong>&nbsp;Excellent assessment, analysis, and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"> <p><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Driving Licence:</strong>&nbsp;A full UK driving licence and access to a car is often required for community visits.</span></p> </li> </ol> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Why Liquid Personnel?</strong></span></p> <ul style="text-align: justify;"> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">&nbsp;Free DBS and compliance service</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">“Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*</span></li> <li style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">“Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *</span></li> </ul> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">Liquid Personnel is an equal opportunities employer. Liquid Personnel Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. * Terms and conditions apply to our bonus schemes.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><strong>Reasonable Adjustments:</strong></span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity by contacting our team. With this information, we will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.</span></p> <p style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">BH - 192268</span><br><span style="font-family: helvetica, arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;">GH - 32269</span></p>