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Social Worker - Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
Location: Police Headquarters, Hinchingbrooke, Huntingdon
Salary: 39,548 - 42,248 per annum
We are looking for passionate and dedicated Social Workers to join our vibrant and fast-paced Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) team. If you are committed to placing the child's voice at the heart of safeguarding practice and thrive in a multi-agency, challenging environment, we want to hear from you!
About the Role
As a Social Worker within the MASH team, you will:
- Lead and conduct multi-agency enquiries, applying risk analysis and safeguarding thresholds to ensure timely intervention.
- Act as the primary lead for safeguarding concerns, coordinating responses from all relevant agencies to ensure effective and timely decision-making.
- Undertake comprehensive assessments of children and families, identifying their needs and developing targeted SMART action plans.
- Engage with children, young people, and families, building meaningful relationships to improve outcomes and empower families.
- Produce child-focused, high-quality reports and action plans for various forums, including court proceedings and multi-agency meetings.
Why Join Us?
- Supportive Team: You will work alongside a dedicated and experienced team, including social workers, health professionals, police, education staff, and early help colleagues.
- Hybrid Working: Benefit from a flexible working arrangement that allows you to split your time between the office and home, promoting a healthy work-life balance.
- Efficient Processes: Enjoy administrative support from Children's Information and Advice Officers (CIAOs), enabling you to focus on your caseload.
- Immediate Impact: As part of the MASH team, you'll see the positive outcomes of your work quickly, making a direct impact on children and families.
- Training and Development: We provide continuous professional development opportunities to support your career growth within social work.
About You
To be considered for this role, you must:
- Be a qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
- Have strong communication and decision-making skills, with the ability to apply safeguarding thresholds and manage complex cases.
- Be able to work flexibly across multiple locations and be willing to travel across the county as required.
- This role is based in a police building, and therefore, you will be required to undergo enhanced DBS and police vetting checks.
Apply Now!
This is a rolling campaign with applications reviewed daily, so don't wait to apply!
For more information, contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed) o
For more information, contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed) or email .
We look forward to hearing from you!
