Hunter Mental Health is currently working alongside an excellent Adults Safeguarding team and assisting in their search for a locum Social Worker. 

Key details of the position:

• Job Title - Registered Social Worker (MUST have 2 years post AYSE experience)
• Location - Lincolnshire
• Duration - 3 months on going
• Schedule -  Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm
• Start Date - September 2024
• Rate of pay - £32.38 - £35ph (Umbrella)

Key Info:

The post requires a L2 Safeguarding Officer to deliver statutory Safeguarding duties set out in the Care Act 2014 and reflected within Lincolnshire policy and procedures. The safeguarding Officer will lead and coordinate, with other professionals, safeguarding enquiries relating to adults who are experiencing, or at risk of, abuse or neglect. They are responsible for assessing and managing risk and ensuring plans are in place to promote wellbeing, safeguard and support the outcomes of people experiencing abuse or neglect.

They are also required to:

- triage safeguarding concerns to identify if the S42 duty is met and to ensure risk management is evident and appropriate actions taken.

- convene multi-disciplinary planning/risk assessment meetings for individuals with complex needs and at high risk to ensure a coordinated approach to addressing safeguarding concerns and support people to meet their outcomes, with a clear focus on MSP.

- To work collaboratively and to jointly make enquiries with other teams and statutory organisations, e.g. Police, Care Quality Commission, NHS Bodies, Care Providers, other LCC Teams.

- To take responsibility to monitor and assess risk from the point of being allocated the case. To risk manage and make decisions within the legal framework and the Lincolnshire multi-agency safeguarding of vulnerable adults policy and procedures

- To gather facts, prepare and present detailed reports and present evidence at planning meetings and answer questions on the evidence at the planning meeting

- To ensure effective communication links are in place within the County Council and partner agencies

- To manage confidential and sensitive information in line with the General Data Protection Regulations and Information Governance procedures whilst promoting the wellbeing of individuals through appropriate sharing of information.

- Ensure activity is recorded accurately and appropriately in accordance with Lincolnshire Adult Care recording procedures and that records are maintained in accordance with the General Data Protection Regulations.

- To complete safeguarding visits across Lincolnshire

Requirements and qualifications required for this role:

• Current and valid registration with the SWE
• Proven experience within a Social Working role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Commitment to providing high-quality patient care
• Car driver to travel across multiple sites
• Fully on site and hybrid/remote working to be discussed during interview (team can offer up to 2-3 days remote)

How to apply:

If this job sounds perfect for you, please call Faieq on 0203 307 8747.

You could also send your CV to fbashar@hg-mh.com to find out more about other Mental Health Nursing roles we have available.

Not available for this position? Recommend a friend or colleague! We operate a simple and transparent scheme – we pay you £250 for a successful placement (qualifying period applies).

Benefits of working with Hunter Gatherer Mental Health:

• Quick & simple online registration.
• Join the community and be part of a network of like-minded, conscientious locums with shared values for patients and clients.
• As part of the HG Ventures Group of Companies you’ll get bi-weekly payments you can trust.
• Represented by Mental Health sector experts, we listen, understand your needs, and represent you professionally.
• A long-term relationship based on trust and understanding.
• Access to the very best roles nationwide.
• As part of the Hunter Gatherer Mental Health network, you will be appropriately marketed, in a consultative manner, taking the burden of business development away from you.
• Market knowledge, advice and knowledge sharing on market trends and opportunities.
• Access to exclusive Hunter Mental Health events and discounted CPD.
• Customer service, it’s a simple philosophy but one we are passionate about.

About us:

Hunter Gatherer Mental Health are one of the UK’s leading specialist Mental Health recruitment agencies.

Our job is to listen, respond and support you in your career goals. To understand your needs and partner with you to help you achieve them. We’ll always be by your side finding you the right job at the right time, with friendly, caring service. What’s more, we pay leading rates with multiple pay runs each week, so you’ll never be left waiting. Just one of the reasons for our group's excellent 4.7 Google rating.