SW Locums need a Qualified Social Worker with UK experience to work as a member of the First Response service within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) and contribute to the provision of a social work service for Children and Families ensuring children’s views are heard. To gather information and assess following social care referral and to make recommendations for next steps according to Suffolk Thresholds Document.
This is a temporary post but has the possibility of ongoing rolling contract.
Minimum Requirements:
1. Applicants must hold Social Work England Registration.
2. Right to work in the UK.
3. An Enhanced DBS issued within the past 12 months.
MASH provides a safeguarding triage function for all safeguarding concerns and as a MASH social worker you will be responsible for triaging concerns based on the level of risk, undertaking information gathering and deciding what the next course of action will be.
You will need to provide a response which is preventative by signposting to relevant organisations or conduct (or instruct others to conduct) enquiries under section 42 of the Care Act. MASH works closely with its partner agencies in the spirit of the Care Act to share information with the aim of providing the highest quality of response to adults at risk.
MASH is committed to making safeguarding personal and this involves engaging with the adult at risk, or their advocate to agree a way forward which follows the six key principles of s42 enquiries under the Care Act. We work with some high-risk situations but never in isolation, so you will always be supported.
Desired Attributes:
1. Be a registered social worker and have completed your AYSE.
2. Have a willingness to develop an in-depth knowledge of the Care Act and be able to apply it in practice.
3. A desire to develop advanced communication skills both written and verbal.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of risk management.
5. Have an understanding of MCA and DOLs.
6. Demonstrate a commitment to learning and development.
At SW Locums you will benefit from:
1. Constant support with your own, vastly experienced and knowledgeable consultant.
2. Great rates of pay.
3. No “waffle” straight talking, conscientious and informed advice.
4. Fastest and accurate payments available.
5. Contact available 24/7.
6. Access to exclusive vacancies nationwide.
7. Free DBS and compliance service.
8. Access to on-going training opportunities.
9. Industry leading “Refer a Friend” and “Find your own job” bonus scheme offering up to £££ for successfully placed referrals. Terms and conditions apply to our bonus scheme.
Job Info
Job Title: Social Worker MASH
Company: CV-Library
Sector: Social Care
Contract: Contract
Hours: Full Time
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