£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 setting
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