Job Title: Social Worker – MASH Team Location: Knowsley
Pay Rate: £37.23 per hour
Job Description:
Liquid Personnel is seeking an experienced and proactive Social Worker to join their client’s Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) teamat Knowsley. This is a key frontline role where you’ll be responsible for making informed decisions to safeguard children at risk, working closely with partner agencies in a fast-paced environment.
What will your responsibilities be?
1. Conduct initial assessments of safeguarding referrals received from professionals and the public.
2. Liaise with partner agencies (e.g., police, health, education) to gather relevant information for decision-making.
3. Analyze risk and protective factors to determine the appropriate level of intervention.
4. Make threshold decisions in line with local safeguarding procedures and statutory guidance.
5. Provide clear, evidence-based recommendations for next steps, including Early Help, Child in Need, or Child Protection pathways.
6. Maintain accurate and timely case records using case management systems.
7. Participate in multi-agency strategy discussions and planning meetings.
8. Ensure all actions comply with safeguarding legislation, policies, and best practices.
9. Escalate complex or high-risk cases to senior practitioners or managers as appropriate.
10. Contribute to the continuous improvement of MASH processes and inter-agency collaboration.
Benefits:
11. Strong multi-agency collaboration and support
12. Excellent transport links and accessible location
13. Competitive pay and structured working environment
Qualifications & Experience:
To be successful in this role you must have,
14. Social Work England registration
15. Right to work in the UK
16. Full UK driving licence
17. Degree in Social Work or equivalent
18. Post-qualified experience in MASH, child protection, or frontline children’s services
Why Liquid Personnel?
19. Free DBS and compliance service
20. Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
21. Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
22. Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
23. Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
24. Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
25. “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
26. “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *