MACH Team - Social worker

Middlesbrough Council - Children's Services

Are you a passionate and skilled Social Worker committed to safeguarding children and ensuring they receive the right support at the right time?

You will be the first point of contact for referrals concerning children and young people. Working in a fast-paced, multi-agency environment, you will play a pivotal role in analysing information, assessing risk, and making informed decisions to ensure children's safety and well-being. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are committed to making a positive impact from the earliest opportunity, this role is for you.

About the Role:

As a Social Worker in our MACH team, you will be at the heart of safeguarding children in Middlesbrough. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Acting as the first point of contact for all new safeguarding concerns and referrals relating to children and young people.
• Efficiently gathering and analysing information from a wide range of sources, including police, health, education, and other agencies, to understand a child's circumstances and potential risks.
• Utilising your professional judgement and analytical skills to assess levels of risk and make timely and appropriate decisions about the next steps required to safeguard a child. This includes determining thresholds for intervention.
• Working closely and effectively with colleagues from partner agencies within the MACH, including police, health professionals, education staff, and others, to share information securely and coordinate responses.
• Offering expert advice and consultation to professionals and members of the public regarding safeguarding concerns and appropriate referral pathways.
• Ensuring all information, decisions, and actions are recorded comprehensively and to a high standard on the relevant case management systems in a timely manner.

About You:

We are looking for a proactive, resilient, and child-focused Social Worker who possesses:

• A recognised Social Work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, DipSW, CQSW, or equivalent).
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Proven post-qualifying experience in children's social work, ideally including experience in a MASH/MACH, assessment, or child protection team.
• Strong analytical and assessment skills, with the ability to quickly identify risk and make sound, evidence-based decisions under pressure.

How to Apply:

If you are a qualified Social Worker with the skills, experience, and passion to excel in this vital role, we want to hear from you.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact: Lara on

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