To work in the Adult Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (Adult MASH)

To ensure appropriate implementation of West Midlands Adult Safeguarding Procedures and of the local MBC Adult Safeguarding procedures.
Highlight and assess risk and reduce/prevent harm or abuse.
Ensure the individual is made safe if immediate risk identified
Carry out duty senior function for safeguarding contacts, prioritising and determining the nature of our response.
Completion of lateral checks, determination of level of risk and priority of response Discussion and information gathering with partner agencies
Making referrals and signposting as appropriate Determining whether the threshold for a enquiry under Section 42 of the care act is met.
Attendance at MARAC representing adult care teams
Attendance at other meetings where required such as Board sub groups and other information sharing meetings with partners.
Contribution to and deputising for Assistant Team Managers in authorising decisions and other duties where required.
Arrangement of, and particpation in urgent planning meetings Undertaking some safeguarding enquiries and monitoring of enquiries being undertaken by partner agencies.
Duty visits as directed by Assistant Team Managers.

Social Worker Adult MASH