The Adult Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is a dynamic approach to safeguarding at Sheffield City Council that brings partners from across statutory organisations closer together to lead on adult safeguarding. Our goal is to be a national leader in best practice for safeguarding; delivering person centred outcomes for the people we work with.
We are looking for a Social Worker to join a well-structured and organised team. As well as joining a supportive team we also offer a competitive salary, opportunities for training to enhance your skills and potential progression within the team.
We welcome applications from newly qualified social workers and are happy to offer the ASYE programme.
Responsibilities of this role:
1. Deal with new safeguarding referrals that are received by the council, where someone is concerned about the safety or well-being of an adult, or thinks they might be at risk of harm.
2. Within the MASH, information from different agencies will be collated and used to decide what action to take. As a result, the agencies will be able to act quickly in a co-ordinated and consistent way, ensuring that adults at risk are kept safe.
3. The MASH Team constitutes representatives from the City Council, Police, Health, IDVA, Mental health, probation, housing services plus a host of other statutory and voluntary services working together virtually.
4. Good knowledge of safeguarding legislation and principles under the Care Act 2014 is key to this role. Being able to effectively manage a caseload of a high level of complexity is also key, along with wider knowledge of the Care Act, Mental Capacity Act, Making Safeguarding Personal principles and ensuring effective support to adults with care and support needs is sustained.
5. Good time management, record keeping, and report writing is essential.
6. A hybrid approach to working is adopted. Therefore, capability to utilise IT and virtual working systems is crucial. There is an expectation for the successful candidate to work in the office on specific set days.
Why Sheffield City Council?
We offer a range of benefits to make your experience with us even more rewarding:
7. Competitive Salary: We value your skills and offer a competitive salary package.
8. Annual Leave Scheme: Enjoy a generous annual leave allowance, providing you with a healthy work-life balance.
9. Excellent Pension Scheme: We prioritize your future financial security and offer an excellent pension scheme.
10. Regular Supervision and Appraisal: We believe in supporting your professional growth. You will receive regular supervision and an annual appraisal to ensure you're on the right track.
11. Learning and Development Opportunities: We are committed to your continuous growth and provide access to regular learning opportunities to expand your knowledge and skills.
Interested to find out more?
If you believe you have the relevant knowledge and skills for this post, we want to hear from you. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact: Kerry Sheridan, Team Manager, Adult MASH –
We are investing in our workforce and are promoting opportunities to our under-represented groups. We value equality, diversity and inclusion and are focused on increasing the diversity of our workforce, particularly the number of Black, Asian, Minority Ethnic, Disabled and LGBTQ+ people, so that our teams reflect the communities in the city we serve. We are also supporting staff with unpaid caring responsibilities to work flexibly.