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
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• About You
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• 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 setting

If 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.

Contact Nathan on 07401 281738 or email nathan@leadersincare.co.uk for more information.