Team Manager – MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub)
Greater Manchester
£42 per hour (agency)
Are you an experienced Social Work leader with a passion for safeguarding and strategic decision-making? We’re looking for a Team Manager to lead a highly motivated and professional MASH team, supporting frontline decision-making that protects vulnerable children and families across Greater Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced, multi-agency environment, where your leadership directly contributes to early intervention and positive outcomes. You’ll lead a team of experienced social workers, offering support, supervision, and oversight to ensure timely and appropriate responses to safeguarding concerns. You'll collaborate with partner agencies, manage risk, and maintain oversight of decision-making in line with legislation, policy, and best practice.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Provide clear leadership and day-to-day management of the MASH team
2. Make timely, evidence-based decisions on safeguarding referrals
3. Chair strategy discussions and ensure thresholds for intervention are applied consistently
4. Lead on multi-agency collaboration, fostering strong relationships with partners including health, education, and police
5. Provide reflective supervision and coaching to team members
6. Ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities, local procedures, and quality standards
Who we’re looking for:
7. Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England
8. 4+ years’ post-qualifying experience, ideally with MASH, safeguarding, or frontline assessment teams
9. Strong understanding of thresholds, child protection legislation, and effective multi-agency working
10. Proven leadership or management experience
11. Confident decision-maker with excellent communication and risk assessment skills
12. Passionate about improving outcomes for children and families
Why work through Pertemps?
13. A dedicated consultant with access to exclusive roles nationwide
14. Simple, online registration
15. Referral bonuses & incentives
16. Ongoing compliance & admin support
17. Weekly, reliable payroll
18. Transparent communication and support throughout your contract
Easily commutable from: Manchester, Salford, Trafford, Stockport, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Wigan, Warrington, Liverpool, Bolton, Blackburn, Macclesfield, Tameside, Preston, Chester, St Helens, Widnes, and more.
Not the right fit? We recruit for Team Managers, Service Managers, Senior Practitioners, and frontline roles across Children’s and Adults’ Services, including MASH, CLA, CIN, CP, Fostering, Localities, Court Work, and more.
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