Job Description
Opus people solutions on behalf of Northampton Childrens Trust have an exciting opportunity for a Decision Maker to join their Mash Team.
Job Title: Decision MakerLength of assignment: 3 MonthsHours per week: 22.5 - 37Hourly rate: £36Location: Criminal Justice Centre, NorthamptonRemote/Office based: Hybrid
The MASH team can advise as to whether a family needs early help, and whether they meet the threshold for statutory child protection.
Responsibilities:
* 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.
* 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 required
If you thrive to make a difference and have 3 years Social worker experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from you.