Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker?

Do you have MASH experience?

Do you want to make a real impact on children's lives?

Yes?

Randstad is recruiting for a Qualified Social Worker to join Knowsley Council's MASH Team. This is a full time role offering £37 per hour.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working
• Mileage reimbursement
• Supervision
• Dedicated consultant - one point of contact
• Keep your CPD/training up to date by accessing our e-learning online portal
• Weekly payroll
• Competitive pay rates
• Working with a top local authority
• Weekly mailers keeping you up to date with locum posts within your locality
• Receive up to £300 for referring a friend or colleague (T&Cs apply)
• Access to 100's of discounts through the Happi App
• Access to free healthcare and financial advice

Responsibilities:

• Screen and assess referrals made to Children's Services, identifying levels of risk and need in line with local thresholds.
• Gather and analyse information from multiple partner agencies including Police, Health, Education, and Probation to build a full picture of the child's situation.
• Apply thresholds and decision-making frameworks to determine appropriate levels of intervention, ensuring timely and proportionate responses.
• Complete safeguarding triage and assessments (Section 17/47 of the Children Act 1989) to identify children in need or at risk of significant harm.
• Make evidence-based decisions on outcomes, such as Early Help support, Child in Need plans, or progression to statutory services.
• Liaise with professionals in multi-agency settings, participating in strategy discussions and planning meetings where necessary.
• Ensure all case records, chronologies, and assessments are accurately recorded on the electronic case management system (e.g., Liquid Logic).
• Provide written summaries and recommendations to inform strategy meetings or transfers to locality teams.
• Work to tight timescales in a fast-paced environment where prioritisation and critical thinking are key.
• Promote a child-centred, strengths-based approach in all decision-making, upholding principles of safeguarding and social justice.

Requirements:

• Social Work England registered
• Enhanced DBS
• Social Work Degree or equivalent

Experience:

• Children

If you have any further questions, or wish to apply for this role then please contact Hannah on otherwise Apply Below and I will be in touch soon.

Are you thinking about a change in your career but not sure about this role? Whether you are an existing candidate, new to the locum market and are exploring some options or looking for a new permanent role, we have several exciting opportunities with competitive pay & flexibility. If you wish to discuss this further please call and we would be happy to have a confidential discussion.

Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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