Qualified Social Worker - MASH Team (Children's 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 Children's 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 Children's 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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