Social Worker - MASH - Daily

Remedy Recruitment Group; Peterborough; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterborough City Council is seeking an experienced MASH social worker to triage new referrals into MASH. The role offers hybrid working with 3 days in the office at Sand Martin House.

You will work with partner agencies to ensure timely decisions on interventions for children, reporting to the MASH Team Managers. An Enhanced DBS is required, and you will join a stable team prioritising children at the heart of decisions.

Qualifications

• Experienced social worker with safeguarding knowledge.
• Be registered with the relevant regulatory body.
• Able to triage referrals into MASH and make timely decisions.

Responsibilities

• Triage new referrals into MASH and determine interventions.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to coordinate support for children and families.
• Make timely decisions while remaining calm under pressure.

Skills

MASH triage

Threshold policy

Social Work

Team collaboration

Tools

DBS checks

Job description

Our client Peterborough City Council is looking for a MASH social worker to join the team to triage new referrals into MASH.

Hybrid working - 3 days in the office (Sand Martin House)

Brief description of the job duties: Are you looking for a fast paced role with the opportunity to work with partner agencies to assist in making timely decisions for children on what intervention and support is required. We are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join the team to triage new referrals into MASH. You will have a sound knowledge of threshold application, making timely decisions for children and being able to remain calm under pressure. You will have the ability to work independently and as part of a team and will report to the Team Managers within MASH. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join a stable team who has children at the heart of all decision making.

All about our Team

The Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is based at Sand Martin House and co-located with Police, Health, Education, Housing, Independent Domestic Violence Advocates, Early Help Hub and the Assessment Service. The MASH triages new referrals for children and makes a decision as to whether intervention and support is required for children and families. The team includes a Service Manager, Team Managers, Senior Practitioners, Social Workers and Children's Advice and Information Officers.

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.