Job Title: Adults MASH Social Worker
Location: Wolverhampton
Pay Rate: £28.40 per hour

Job Description:

Liquid Personnel is recruiting an Adults MASH Social Worker for its client based in Wolverhampton.

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.

What will your responsibilities be?

• Information Gathering & Sharing
  Liaise with professionals from health, police, housing, and other agencies.
  Securely collect and share relevant information to inform safeguarding decisions.

• Risk Assessment
  Assess the level of risk to the adult based on available information.
  Determine if concerns meet the threshold for a Section 42 enquiry under the Care Act 2014.

• Decision Making
  Participate in multi-agency discussions to agree on the most appropriate action.
  Recommend interventions such as signposting, support services, or formal safeguarding enquiries.

• Safeguarding Enquiries
  Conduct or coordinate Section 42 enquiries where an adult is at risk of abuse or neglect.
  Uphold the six key principles of safeguarding: Empowerment, Prevention, Proportionality, Protection, Partnership, and Accountability.

• Communication
  Engage with adults at risk, their families, or advocates to ensure their voice is heard.
  Clearly explain decisions, outcomes, and next steps.

• Record Keeping & Reporting
  Maintain accurate records using systems such as Mosaic.
  Prepare reports for case conferences, legal proceedings, and internal audits or reviews.

Qualifications & Experience:

To be successful in this role you must have, 

1. Professional Qualification: MA, BA, BSc in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work, or CQSW.

2. Registration: Must be registered with Social Work England (not Social Care Wales – which applies only in Wales).

3. Experience: Substantial experience working with vulnerable adults, including those with complex needs.

Legislation Knowledge: Strong understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and associated safeguarding procedures.

1. Skills: Excellent assessment, analysis, and communication skills. Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team.

2. Driving Licence: A full UK driving licence and access to a car is often required for community visits.

Why Liquid Personnel?

•  Free DBS and compliance service
• Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
• Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
• Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
• Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
• “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
• “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *

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.

Reasonable Adjustments:

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.

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.

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