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:
1. Lead and conduct multi-agency enquiries, applying risk analysis and safeguarding thresholds to ensure timely intervention.
2. Act as the primary lead for safeguarding concerns, coordinating responses from all relevant agencies to ensure effective and timely decision-making.
3. Undertake comprehensive assessments of children and families, identifying their needs and developing targeted SMART action plans.
4. Engage with children, young people, and families, building meaningful relationships to improve outcomes and empower families.
5. Produce child-focused, high-quality reports and action plans for various forums, including court proceedings and multi-agency meetings.
Why Join Us?
1. Supportive Team: You will work alongside a dedicated and experienced team, including social workers, health professionals, police, education staff, and early help colleagues.
2. 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.
3. Efficient Processes: Enjoy administrative support from Children's Information and Advice Officers (CIAOs), enabling you to focus on your caseload.
4. 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.
5. 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:
1. Be a qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
2. Have strong communication and decision-making skills, with the ability to apply safeguarding thresholds and manage complex cases.
3. 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) or email.
We look forward to hearing from you.
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