Advanced Practitioner – MASH Team

Ardent Social Ltd; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Social Ltd in Coventry is seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). The role focuses on managing contact records, information requests and probation checks within a multi-agency safeguarding environment.

This is not a case-holding role. You will work from One Friargate in Coventry, with an induction period during which office-based work is required; after induction, you may work from home up to two days per week.

Qualifications

• Previous MASH experience is desirable.
• Experience working within a multi-agency safeguarding environment.
• The ability to manage contact records and information requests accurately.
• The ability to contribute effectively to strategy discussions.

Responsibilities

• MASH Practice: Work within a Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub, supporting effective information sharing, analysis and decision-making to safeguard vulnerable children and young people.
• Contact Records: Manage contact records accurately and efficiently as part of the MASH function.
• Information Requests: Manage and respond to information requests in line with the requirements of the service.
• Probation Checks: Undertake probation checks as part of the safeguarding process.
• Strategy Discussions: Attend strategy discussions and contribute to effective multi-agency decision-making.
• Safeguarding: Contribute to processes that support the identification and safeguarding of vulnerable children and young people.
• Multi-Agency Working: Work effectively alongside key professionals within the MASH to support timely information sharing and informed decision-making.

Job description

Job Title: Advanced Practitioner – MASH Team
Specialism: Children’s Services
Location: Coventry, UK
Salary: £33.30 Per Hour
Type: Temporary / Full Time

We are seeking an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join a Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) in Coventry. The MASH brings key professionals together to facilitate early and effective information sharing, analysis and decision-making to safeguard vulnerable children and young people.

This role is focused on managing contact records, information requests and probation checks, as well as attending strategy discussions. This is not a case-holding role and requires a practitioner who can work effectively within a multi-agency safeguarding environment.

What you will do

The role is based at One Friargate in Coventry. Practitioners are required to work from the office until induction has been completed. Following induction, there is an opportunity to work from home for up to 2 days per week.

• MASH Practice: Work within a Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub, supporting effective information sharing, analysis and decision-making to safeguard vulnerable children and young people.


• Contact Records: Manage contact records accurately and efficiently as part of the MASH function.


• Information Requests: Manage and respond to information requests in line with the requirements of the service.


• Probation Checks: Undertake probation checks as part of the safeguarding process.


• Strategy Discussions: Attend strategy discussions and contribute to effective multi-agency decision-making.


• Safeguarding: Contribute to processes that support the identification and safeguarding of vulnerable children and young people.


• Multi-Agency Working: Work effectively alongside key professionals within the MASH to support timely information sharing and informed decision-making.

What you will need

• Previous MASH experience is desirable.


• Experience working within a multi-agency safeguarding environment.


• The ability to manage contact records and information requests accurately.


• The ability to contribute effectively to strategy discussions.

Why Coventry

Coventry offers a well-connected and diverse working environment, with strong transport links, a range of local communities and convenient access to city‑center amenities. Working within the MASH provides an opportunity to collaborate with key professionals across agencies while supporting effective safeguarding and decision-making for vulnerable children and young people.