Advanced Practitioner - MASH

Sheldon Phillips Ltd; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Advanced Practitioner for Manchester's South Advice and Guidance Service. This critical role involves high-quality screening of contacts to ensure timely support for families and children. You will utilize strong analytical skills to assess risk and provide guidance to less experienced colleagues. The position promises a challenging yet supportive environment, alongside opportunities for professional growth. The role demands extensive experience and SWE registration, coupled with robust decision-making abilities.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Experienced in MASH, Duty / Assessment, or similar front-door services.
• Able to apply strong analytical and safeguarding skills.
• Experience mentoring less experienced staff.

Responsibilities

• Complete robust screening of incoming contacts.
• Identify risk and need through analysis.
• Contribute to quality assurance processes.

Skills

Strong safeguarding skills

Analytical skills

Risk assessment skills

Experience supporting or mentoring colleagues

Confident decision-making

Education

Social Work qualification

SWE Registration

Job description

Position

Advanced Practitioner

Team

MASH – South Advice & Guidance Service

Contract

Locum

Hours

35 hours per week

Pay Rate

£37 per hour

Location

Manchester

Sheldon Phillips are working with Manchester City Council to appoint an Advanced Practitioner within their South Advice and Guidance Service. This role focuses on high-quality screening of all contacts received, ensuring that children and families receive the right support at the right time. As a senior member of the team, you will also contribute to quality assurance activity and support less experienced staff in maintaining consistent, safe practice.

What You Can Expect

• A fast-paced front-door environment focused on robust, defensible decision-making
• A supportive team culture with strong multi-agency relationships
• Hybrid working with clear expectations and structured processes
• Opportunities to influence practice quality and support staff development

Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete robust screening of all incoming contacts to determine appropriate next steps
• Apply strong analytical and safeguarding skills to identify risk and need
• Dip-sample casework and contribute to quality assurance processes
• Support and guide less experienced staff within the Advice & Guidance Service
• Participate in multi-agency review meetings and information-sharing forums
• Provide advice at drop-in sessions and promote consistent thresholds
• Ensure timely, accurate recording and high standards of professional practice

Requirements

• SWE Registration
• Social Work qualification
• Extensive post-qualified experience in MASH, Duty / Assessment, or similar front-door services
• Strong safeguarding, analytical, and risk assessment skills
• Experience supporting or mentoring colleagues
• Confident, proactive, and able to make sound, defensible decisions

If you’re an experienced social worker with strong analytical skills looking to take on a senior role within Manchester’s front-door service, this Advanced Practitioner opportunity offers impact, responsibility, and a supportive team environment