Overview
Total Social are working with Northamptonshires Childrens Trust who are looking for an experienced locum Childrens Social Worker for their MASH Team.
The MASH team can advise as to whether a family needs early help, and whether they meet the threshold for statutory child protection.
The agency decision maker needs to be able to think on their feet, have a good understanding of child protection and children’s social care, and be able to work closely and effectively with other agencies throughout the internal team processes
Responsibilities
* triaging referrals
* making MASH enquiries
* speaking to parents, agencies
* making threshold recommendations – i.e. does it need assessment
* give direction to MASH Officers (call handlers)
* all static work – No home visits
* Hybrid working, for Social Workers
Contract
PART TIME
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