Job Description
Job Title: Social Worker - MASH
Length of assignment: 3 Months
Hours per week: 37
Hourly rate: £35-£40
Location: Landmark House, Ipswich
Remote/Office based: Hybrid - 3 Days a week in the office
About the Role:
Suffolk MASH receives and processes all safeguarding referrals of children at risk of harm and abuse.
It consists of around 60 professionals from health, police, fire services, education, social care, probation, youth justice, mental health services and housing.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Risk Assessment: Conduct timely assessments of referrals received by the MASH team, identifying risks and making informed decisions about the level of intervention required.
2. Information Gathering: Work collaboratively with partner agencies such as police, health, and education to gather relevant information to support safeguarding decisions.
3. Safeguarding Response: Make clear and concise recommendations on safeguarding actions, including signposting to appropriate services or escalation for further child protection interventions.
4. Multi-Agency Collaboration: Liaise wi...