ASW - Social Worker ( 2+ years post qualification experience) - Assessment & Safeguarding
Haringey Council
Who You Are
You are a professional with at least 2 years of experience working in an Adult Safeguarding Team. You must be registered with Social Work England and be willing to work from the office two days per week (and five days when on duty). You possess strong legal literacy and are able to manage complex and high-risk cases within a multi-agency safeguarding environment effectively.
What the Job Involves
The postholder will partake in vital roles within the Adult Safeguarding Team, executing statutory functions aligned with the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act 2005, and associated safeguarding legislation. You will be actively involved in working with adults at risk of abuse or neglect, managing Section 42 enquiries, and conducting assessments and interventions that amplify safety, wellbeing, and independence. You will also be required to undertake tasks like welfare checks, home visits, mental capacity assessments, and managing complex caseloads.
Skills
- Experience in adult safeguarding
- Knowledge in related laws (Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Human Rights Act, Domestic Abuse Act)
- Ability to undertake risk assessments
- Experience in coordinating and completing Section 42 Safeguarding Enquiries
- Experience in multi-agency collaboration
- Professional witness statement preparation for legal processes
- Ability to conduct welfare checks and home visits
- Ability to undertake mental capacity assessments
- Capable of managing complex caseloads
- Adept in community-based practice