Children's Social Worker - (Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub) MASH

• Annual Salary: £37,938 - £39,513
• Location: Gloucester
• Job Type: Permanent
• Closing Date: 10/11/2024

Join Gloucestershire County Council in a vital role within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). We are seeking an experienced Social Workers to enhance our team, dedicated to ensuring the safety and well-being of children and families in Gloucestershire.

• Work closely with children, young people, and their families, as well as other staff within the service function and partner agencies, to provide support and protection.
• Promote a range of services which carry out statutory duties as required by legislation and guidance.
• Assess the needs of children, young people, and families to plan and implement suitable multi-agency interventions and service provisions to meet needs and review outcomes.
• Build positive relationships through direct work to ensure that the voices, wishes, and feelings of children and their families are heard.
• Prepare high-quality reports for relevant meetings and present them to a variety of other professionals.
• Update and maintain high-quality case files on LiquidLogic, ensuring all key information about the child’s circumstances and plans are recorded within timescales.

• Social Work England registration.
• Recognised qualification in Social Work.
• Passed the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).
• Significant experience of working with children, young people, and families in a social care setting.
• Experience of child protection and statutory childcare.
• Knowledge of all relevant legislation and guidance.
• Effective assessment skills relating to work with children and families.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload.
• Full driving licence and willingness to drive.
• DBS clearance.

• Annual retention payment of £2,000.
• Flexible and agile working opportunities.
• 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years of continuous service.
• Option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year.
• Family-friendly policies and benefits.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• In-house Occupational Health service.
• Employee discount scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme.
• Career development and qualification opportunities through our Social Work Academy.
• Paid SWE registration renewal.

To apply for this Social Worker position, please submit your CV