Children’s Social Worker – MASH Team – Northampton – £36

Ashberry Recruitment; Northampton; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Children’s Social Worker to join their MASH Team in Northampton. This role is vital in assessing family needs for early help and ensuring child protection measures are in place. You will be responsible for triaging referrals, collaborating with parents and agencies, and guiding MASH Officers in their duties. The position offers a hybrid working model, allowing you to balance office time with remote work. If you possess strong decision-making skills and a solid understanding of social care, this is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of child protection and social care processes.
• Ability to work effectively with various agencies.

Responsibilities

• Triaging referrals and conducting MASH enquiries.
• Providing direction to MASH Officers and making threshold recommendations.

Skills

Child Protection Knowledge

Social Care Understanding

Communication Skills

Decision Making

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Children’s Social Worker

MASH Team

Northampton

£36

The MASH team can advise as to whether a family needs early help, and whether they meet the threshold for statutory child protection.

The agency decision maker needs to be able to think on their feet, have a good understanding of Child Protection and Children’s Social Care, and be able to work closely and effectively with other agencies throughout the internal team processes.

Responsibilities include:

1. Triaging referrals and making MASH enquiries.
2. Speaking to parents and agencies making threshold recommendations.
3. Providing direction to MASH Officers (call handlers).

No home visits are required. Hybrid working for Social Workers is 3 days in the office per week.

Location: Criminal Justice Centre, Northampton.

All candidates will be required to carry out current vetting required for this role.