Qualified Social Worker - MASH Team (Childrens Services)
Role Overview
As a Qualified Social Worker within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), you will play a critical role in the front door of Childrens Services. You will be responsible for screening, assessing, and analysing safeguarding concerns for children and families, ensuring timely and effective decision-making to keep children safe. This role requires strong analytical skills, professional curiosity, and the ability to work collaboratively with partner agencies.
Key Responsibilities
* Triage and analyse safeguarding referrals received within MASH, ensuring clear and accurate information gathering.
* Apply threshold guidance and local safeguarding procedures to inform decisions on next steps, including strategy discussions, assessments, or early help pathways.
* Work closely with partner agencies such as police, health, education, and early help to share information and build a holistic understanding of risk.
* Record high-quality case notes, decision rationales, and management oversight within required timeframes.
* Prioritise cases effectively in a fast-paced environment, ensuring statutory timescales are met.
* Demonstrate strong professional judgement in identifying risk, harm, and protective factors.
* Participate in daily MASH screening meetings and multi-agency discussions.
* Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation, statutory guidance, and local practice standards.
* Contribute to continuous service improvement within the MASH.
Requirements
* Social Work England registered Social Worker.
* Proven experience in Childrens Services, ideally within MASH, Assessment, Safeguarding, or Duty teams.
* Strong understanding of safeguarding thresholds and statutory frameworks such as Working Together to Safeguard Children.
* Confident in multi-agency working and gathering information from a range of sources.
* Excellent analytical, communication, and written skills.
* Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
* Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willingness to apply).
What This Role Offers
* Opportunity to work at the forefront of safeguarding decision-making.
* Fast-paced and dynamic environment with strong multi-agency collaboration.
* Supportive management, regular supervision, and access to ongoing learning.
* Hybrid working options depending on local authority policy.
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