Social Worker - MASH

£42ph | MASH Team | South Coast | Flexible Working | Long-Term Contract | Manageable Caseloads

Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next MASH contract with excellent pay, flexible working arrangements, and a manageable workload?

We are currently working with a well-established South Coast local authority seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on a long-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive service that prioritises effective safeguarding, strong multi-agency collaboration, and positive outcomes for children and families.

Working within the MASH Team, you will play a key role in screening contacts and referrals, undertaking threshold decision-making, and working closely with partner agencies to ensure children receive the right support at the right time. The service benefits from experienced management, strong team stability, and a collaborative working environment.

Package & Benefits

£42 per hour
Long-term contract providing stability and security
Flexible hybrid working arrangements
Manageable caseloads and workloads
Supportive and accessible management team
Stable service with strong team retention
Regular supervision and ongoing professional support
Opportunity to work within a well-established MASH service
About the Service You will be joining a dedicated Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub committed to delivering timely and effective safeguarding responses. The service places a strong emphasis on partnership working, information sharing, and high-quality decision-making to ensure children and families receive the most appropriate intervention at the earliest opportunity.

Key Responsibilities
Screen and assess contacts and referrals relating to children and families
Undertake threshold decision-making in line with safeguarding procedures
Gather, analyse, and evaluate information from partner agencies
Identify risk and protective factors to inform safeguarding decisions
Work closely with police, health, education, and other statutory partners
Make recommendations regarding appropriate interventions and service pathways
Complete high-quality assessments, records, and reports
Ensure children's voices and lived experiences are central to all decision-making
Contribute to strategy discussions and safeguarding planning where required
 
About You
 
Qualified Social Worker
Registered with Social Work England
Recent experience within a MASH, Referral & Assessment, Front Door, or Safeguarding Team
Strong safeguarding knowledge and threshold decision-making skills
Experience working within a multi-agency environment
Excellent assessment, analytical, and communication skills
Ability to make informed decisions in a fast-paced settingIf you're considering a move, looking for a long-term contract, or simply want to find out more about this opportunity, we'd be happy to arrange a confidential discussion.

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Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed