Adult Social Worker, Front Door Team, Southwark

£32ph

As a Social Worker within the Safeguarding Front Door (Contact) Team, you will be the first point of professional contact for adults at risk of abuse or neglect. You will play a pivotal role in screening, triaging, and risk-assessing safeguarding concerns in line with the Care Act 2014 and Southwark's Multi-Agency Safeguarding Procedures. You will work collaboratively across agencies, making informed decisions based on presenting risks, mental capacity, and available evidence to determine whether a Section 42 Safeguarding Enquiry is required. You will ensure timely, person-centred, and legally compliant responses to safeguarding referrals.

Please get in touch for more information. This is an agency post, and Pertemps can offer you:

• A dedicated consultant with access to all Social Work roles across the UK, available for you to speak to
• An easy online registration process
• Ongoing compliance management
• Prompt and reliable payroll, and more

Not looking right now? We also offer generous referral bonuses, so please pass this on to a colleague or friend who may be interested!

Contact Helen at or email for more information.

We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If this role isn't suitable, contact us about other opportunities including IRO (Independence Reviewing Officer), BIA (Best Interest Assessor), MASH, LAC, Children's Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager, and Assistant Team Manager.