Children's Social Worker - MASH

Our client Salford City council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their MASH team.

Job Purpose

To work within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) by screening, assessing, and responding to contacts and referrals relating to children and young people. The role involves gathering and analysing information from partner agencies to identify levels of risk and ensure timely safeguarding interventions.

Key Responsibilities

Receive, screen, and triage contacts and referrals regarding children and families.
Undertake timely safeguarding assessments in line with statutory guidance and local procedures.
Assess the level of risk, harm, and need using professional judgement.
Determine appropriate thresholds for intervention under:
Early Help
Child in Need
Child Protection
Looked After Children
Make recommendations for appropriate services or statutory intervention.
Complete accurate, timely, and high-quality case recordings and assessments.
Work collaboratively with partner agencies to safeguard children.
Participate in strategy discussions and multi-agency meetings where required.
Ensure all practice complies with relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and local safeguarding procedures.
Manage a caseload effectively while meeting statutory timescales.Benefits of working with Remedy

A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed.
Double payrolls each week.

*Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed