via reed · 11 May 2026 ·26 days ago

Adult's Social Worker- Safeguarding Team

Reed
Greater Manchester Contract GBP 58,500 – 58,500
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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!

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