Description Do you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment? If you want to be part of a service that truly makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you. The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) joins professionals from social care, the police, health, housing, and other critical services to protect children who may be at risk. It plays a crucial role in ensuring families receive the right help, at the right time. We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join our MASH team. In this key role, you’ll handle a broad range of social work responsibilities and play a part in safeguarding decision-making. You’ll be confident managing complex cases and have a thorough understanding of relevant legislation, policy, and best practice. Your professional judgment will be essential to making informed decisions that keep our work effective, legally compliant, and always focused on achieving the best possible outcomes for children, young people, and their families. The person we are looking for will have: QCF level 2 in English and Maths or ability to pass assessment at interview. Knowledge and understanding of the Children Act 1989. Recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with the professional regulatory body. To apply for this role, please follow the ‘Apply Now’ button above when submitting your CV and supporting statement. We will use your supporting statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests. Please download the Job Description & Person Specification for more information. For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page. Interviews will take place face to face on 21 November at St Marys House, Eastbourne. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page. For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact either Nikki King Nikki.king@Eatsussex.gov.uk or Siobhan Bentley Siobhan.bentley@Eastsussex.gov.uk Practice Managers For a team that supports you, choose East Sussex.