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Advanced practitioner
£52 per hour
About the role
An advanced practitioner in a MASH team (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub) plays a critical role in safeguarding vulnerable children and adults by working collaboratively across various agencies, such as social services, health, police, education, and other relevant organisations. The role involves complex decision-making, risk assessments, and ensuring effective interventions. Here are the key duties for an advanced practitioner in a MASH team:
- Review and assess incoming safeguarding referrals to identify the level of risk and the need for intervention.
- Triage referrals based on urgency, ensuring high-risk cases are prioritised for immediate action.
- Collaborate with partner agencies to gather relevant information for a comprehensive assessment of the individual's circumstances and risks.
- Use evidence-based tools and professional judgement to evaluate the level of risk to children or adults and make recommendations for actions.
- Lead or contribute to multi-agency discussions on cases, ensuring appropriate decisions are made regarding safeguarding interventions and referrals.
- Offer expert advice and guidance to junior staff, colleagues, and partner agencies on complex safeguarding issues.
- Act as a liaison between multiple agencies, ensuring information sharing, and facilitating joint decision-making.
- Collaborate closely with the police, health professionals, and education services to ensure coordinated responses to safeguarding concerns.
- Chair and lead strategy meetings, case discussions, and other professional forums related to safeguarding
Why work with Randstad
- Dedicated consultant that will help with all of your recruitment needs
- Twice weekly payroll
- Find your own job bonus
- Refer a friend bonus
If you would like to know more about this job please call me at 0191 5355715 or email me at
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
