MASH Decision Maker – 3 Month Contract

Summary

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and process incoming referrals and contacts.
  


• Collect and assess information from partner agencies.
  


• Make informed and defensible decisions within statutory deadlines.
  


• Conduct threshold decision-making and assess safeguarding risks.
  


• Identify suitable interventions and service responses.
  


• Ensure referral decisions are made within 24 hours when necessary.
  


• Deliver high-quality casework decisions and oversee referral information.
  


• Collaborate effectively with MASH partners and multi-agency professionals.
  


• Support the development of effective safety plans for children and families.
  


• Keep children's experiences and voices central to decision-making.
  


• Advocate for relationship-based and strengths-focused practices.
  


• Offer safeguarding advice and professional guidance to partner agencies.
  


• Contribute to improved outcomes for children, young people, and families.
  

Essential

• Extensive experience in Children's Social Care.
  


• Strong background in safeguarding and child protection.
  


• Previous experience in:
  
  
  
  • MASH
    
  
  
  • Front Door Services
    
  
  
  • Assessment Teams
    
  
  
  • Duty Teams
    
  
  
  • Child Protection Services
    
  
  


• Proficiency in screening referrals and making threshold decisions.
  


• Strong skills in risk assessment and analysis.
  


• Ability to make timely and balanced safeguarding decisions.
  


• Experience in a multi-agency setting.
  


• In-depth knowledge of:
  
  
  
  • Children's Social Care legislation
    
  
  
  • Safeguarding procedures
    
  
  
  • Working Together guidance
    
  
  
  • Child Protection processes
    
  
  


• Excellent communication and partnership-working abilities.
  


• Capacity to challenge appropriately and exercise professional judgment.
  


• Dedication to achieving positive outcomes for children and families.
  

Desirable

• Previous experience as a MASH Decision Maker.
  


• Experience in supervisory or practice leadership roles.
  


• Awareness of current developments in children's safeguarding and social care practices.
  

What's on Offer?

• £36.00 per hour (Umbrella)
  


• 3 Month Contract
  


• 18.5 Hours Per Week
  


• Hybrid Working
  


• 1 Day Office-Based / 1.5 Days Remote
  


• Enhanced DBS Required
  


• Location: Northampton
  


• Bi-weekly Pay
  


• Opportunity to work at the forefront of Children's Services.
  


• Engaging, multi-agency safeguarding environment.
  


• Impactful role influencing outcomes for vulnerable children and families.