MASH Practitioner (Agency) – Children & Young People ? Suffolk (Endeavour House & Hybrid Working) ? Start Date: ASAP | Duration: 6 Months ? Full-Time | Monday–Friday | 37 Hours per Week Are you an experienced practitioner with a passion for safeguarding children and supporting families at the earliest opportunity? We’re working in partnership with Suffolk County Council to recruit a MASH Practitioner to join their busy and impactful Children & Young People service. This is a fantastic opportunity to be at the heart of decision-making, where your work will directly influence outcomes for vulnerable children and families. ? About the Role As a MASH Practitioner, you’ll be part of a dynamic Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub, working collaboratively with professionals across social care, health, education, and the police to assess and respond to safeguarding concerns. This is a hybrid role with a balance of office-based work (3 days) and home/community working (2 days). ? Key Responsibilities Triage and assess safeguarding concerns relating to children and young people Apply the Signs of Safety and Wellbeing framework to inform decision-making Provide clear advice, guidance, and signposting to families and professionals Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to ensure timely interventions Identify and escalate risk appropriately in line with safeguarding procedures Maintain accurate and high-quality case records and reports Support early help interventions and contribute to assessments and planning Manage a varied and busy caseload effectively Offer guidance and informal mentoring to less experienced colleagues where needed ? What We’re Looking For Experience working directly with children, young people, and families Background in early help, family support, or similar community-based services Strong understanding of safeguarding procedures and statutory frameworks Proven ability to work within multi-agency environments Confident in assessing risk and making sound professional judgements Excellent communication, organisation, and report-writing skills Experience contributing to assessments (CAF, statutory, multi-agency) Ability to work independently while knowing when to escalate concerns Comfortable working in community settings and transporting children when required ? Essential Requirements Enhanced DBS (Children’s) Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (desirable for community work) ? Why Apply? This is a brilliant opportunity to join a forward-thinking local authority, where your expertise will be valued and your impact will be immediate. You’ll be part of a supportive team environment, helping to shape better outcomes for children and families across Suffolk. ? Interested? Apply now or get in touch for more information: john.deane@servicecare.org.uk ? Referral Bonus: Know someone perfect for this role? Refer them and receive £250 if they’re successfully placed!