Opus people solutions on behalf of Suffolk County Council have an exciting opportunity for a Consultant Social Worker to join their Mash Team Job Title: Consultant Social Worker Length of assignment: 3 Months Hours per week: 37 Hourly rate: £38-£42 Location: Landmark House, Ipswich Remote/Office based: Hybrid - 2-3 days in the office Your Role and Responsibilities: Suffolk MASH deal with all safeguarding enquiries within Suffolk and the Consultant Social Worker has a key role around initial triage and final outcome in respect of these. It is fast paced and provides practitioners with a unique opportunity to gain experience of multi-agency working. As well as decision making and ensuring children and families receive the best, most appropriate advice and service, there is a staff management requirement within the role and is therefore an ideal opportunity for those seeking experience of management. Co-ordinate the routine activities of professionals working in the MASH Model the highest professional, child-focused practice Chair Strategy Threshold Discussions with colleagues from MASH Police, MASH Health and other professionals Provide management oversight on the progress and quality of work within the MASH Reach safe decisions on a range of contacts to CYPS, ensuring SB thresholds are accurately and consistently applied Provide information, advice, or guidance to colleagues and stakeholders Manage quality ass...