The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have a opportunity to be part of this in the role of MASH Social Worker. We are looking for an experienced, confident and motivated Social Worker to provide a service to Children and Young people and ensure that their needs are met at an appropriate level within a timely manner. A minimum of 2 years relevant experience post ASYE is required to include knowledge of Child Protection, LAC and up to date relevant legislation. The successful candidate will be expected to have a sound understanding of thresholds in relation to Section 17 and Section 47 of the Children’s Act 1989. Experience of statutory care proceedings is desirable. Due to the nature of the role you will be required to work effectively with partner agencies in response to immediate Safeguarding concerns. Good communication skills are essential as is the ability to challenge effectively when required. A good knowledge of systems and IT skills is required, the post is predominantly office based. The successful candidate will be part of the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) team which is a fast-paced environment subject to challenging deadlines and changing priorities. The successful candidate will have experience of managing their own workload and keep their direct line managers fully informed when required in areas of work that require further oversight and management decision making. You will work as part of a team and will work flexibly to meet the demands of the role. This is an ideal opportunity to join a Multi-Agency environment who are committed to providing a quality service to our Children and Young people. Doncaster Council is an innovative developing organisation that offers ongoing training to staff to develop personal practice and enhance performance. We are committed to the equality of opportunity in the service provided to customers and all aspects of employment. We warmly welcome applications from all sectors of the community. Our recruitment policies, procedures and practices enable all applicants to be considered on merit and ability to do the job. We make reasonable adjustments, in the line with equality Act, for disabled applicants if these are needed. In return for your hard work and dedication, we can offer you the chance to be part of a great team dedicated to ensuring that all people in Doncaster thrive. You will also have access to a variety of attractive employee benefits including competitive leave entitlement, a generous local government pension scheme, a wide range of well-being support and development opportunities. You will also have access to a range of staff discount and benefits schemes. More information on the benefits available to you as a City of Doncaster Council employee can be found in the attached benefits book. Please ensure you view the job summary and job profile as you will need to demonstrate in your application form how you meet the required criteria. Shortlisting and interviews are to be confirmed. For further details or an informal chat please contact: Lesley Burns, email address Lesley.Burns@doncaster.gov.uk To apply please click the Apply Now link below.