MASH Contact Officer – 37 hpw

Company: South Tyneside Council
Apply for the MASH Contact Officer – 37 hpw
Location: South Tyneside
Job Description:

MASH Contact Officer – 37 hpw (Contact and Referral, Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), Town Hall and Civic Offices)

£28,598 pa

Permanent post

You will receive and handle all initial Children and Families Services contacts and referrals entering the Front Door team. This will be via telephone or written communication/email and you will required to obtain and record the information accurately on the children’s social care record system, in a timely manner.

You will support the team in recognising and prioritising the most vulnerable and at risk children and families, recommending appropriate advice and action and escalating to social workers and managers, as necessary. As part of your role you will ensure all contacts are sign posted to or transferred to the appropriate service or person for action.

You will support the Front door team in practical tasks to ensure the safeguarding of children and families.

We offer an excellent benefits package.

Closing date: Noon, 9 June 2026.

Interviews will take place on 24 June 2026.

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Posted: May 30th, 2026