Child Safeguarding Practitioner – MASH & Gateway

Herts Legal Service - Hertfordshire County Council; Farnham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire County Council is hiring Children's Practitioners for the MASH in Stevenage. You will be the key contact for safeguarding concerns, recording details accurately and assessing needs with guidance from management.

The role involves multi-agency collaboration and telephone-based information gathering to support vulnerable children and families. This permanent, office-based post requires excellent communication skills, the ability to work autonomously within a team, and strong

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families is required.
• Excellent communication skills in both verbal and written form.
• Ability to work autonomously while being a team player.
• Strong organisational and analytical skills to prioritise work.

Responsibilities

• Signpost services and deliver safe, child-focused care.
• Assess risk levels and identify needs with management guidance.
• Record key details accurately using computerised systems.
• Collaborate with professionals to achieve the best outcomes for children.

Skills

Experience with children and families

Excellent communication

Autonomous teamwork

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Hertfordshire County Council is hiring Children's Practitioners for the MASH in Stevenage. You will be the key contact for safeguarding concerns, recording details accurately and assessing needs with guidance from management.

The role involves multi-agency collaboration and telephone-based information gathering to support vulnerable children and families. This permanent, office-based post requires excellent communication skills, the ability to work autonomously within a team, and strong