Join us for an exhilarating opportunity as a Social Worker in the MASH Team under Safeguarding Social Care in Wigan. With a rewarding salary of £38.00 per hour, this ongoing role offers flexibility with full-time or part-time hours to suit your lifestyle. As a Social Worker, you will engage in critical decision-making while enjoying the advantages of locum work, such as diverse experiences, the chance to expand your professional network, and the flexibility you need to balance life and work commitments.
Perks and benefits:
* Hybrid Working: Experience the perfect blend of home and office work with a 50% home, 50% office schedule, giving you more control over your work environment and personal time.
* No Visits Required: All tasks are completed via phone and email, ensuring efficiency and comfort.
* Specialist Safeguarding Focus: Engaging role in signposting to Level 2, 3, or 4 intervention without the need for direct field visits.
* Team Environment: Dynamically contribute to a supportive and innovative team environment dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for children and families.
* Professional Development: Enjoy working in a vibrant community, with access to continuous learning and development opportunities.
What you will do:
* Screen and analyse referrals and contacts received into MASH, applying statutory thresholds to identify Child Protection, Child in Need, and Early Help responses.
* Undertake multi-agency information sharing and intelligence checks to inform evidence-based safeguarding decisions, adhering to guidelines from Working Together to Safeguard Children.
* Use recognised risk assessment frameworks, including Signs of Safety, to evaluate risk, need, and protective factors, recommending appropriate interventions and pathways.
* Provide professional advice and guidance to referrers, partner agencies, and internal teams, ensuring transparent decision-making with clearly communicated rationale and outcomes.
Person Specification:
Qualifications:
* Degree or Diploma in Social Work (or equivalent recognised UK qualification).
Registration & Compliance:
* Current registration with Social Work England.
* Enhanced DBS clearance.
Experience:
* Post-qualified experience in statutory children’s social work.
* Previous experience within a MASH, Duty and Assessment, or safeguarding-focused team is highly desirable.
* Demonstrable experience of applying safeguarding thresholds and making defensible decisions under pressure.
Why Wigan:
Living and working in Wigan offers a unique blend of urban excitement and rural tranquility. With a vibrant community spirit, excellent transport links, and a wealth of cultural and recreational activities, Wigan is a fantastic place to call home. Enjoy a work-life balance like no other, surrounded by the beauty of the Lancashire countryside and the warmth of its friendly residents. Step into this role and make a lasting impact while living in a remarkable part of the UK.
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