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 assurance processes to support high quality service standards and practice
Contribute to the leadership and management of a busy Multi-Agency team, building on effective interagency collaboration and helping to improve quality of practice with the MASH.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