Children's Social Worker - MASH Team

Service Care Solutions; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Children's MASH Social Worker to join a vital frontline role in Warwickshire. This position requires strong assessment skills and the ability to work effectively with various partner agencies. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £33.30 and flexible working arrangements after induction. You will contribute to safeguarding children through timely and informed decision-making.

Benefits

£250 Training Allowance

Dedicated Specialist Consultant

Daily Payroll Runs

Free Candidate Registrations

Referral and Loyalty Bonus Schemes

Sign-Up Bonus

Free Compliance Checks

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a MASH or front-door/assessment service.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures and thresholds.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced multi-agency environment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake screening and triage of new referrals into Children's Services.
• Complete robust evidence-based assessments to inform decision-making.
• Liaise with multi-agency partners to gather and analyse relevant information.
• Apply professional judgement to determine thresholds for intervention.
• Contribute to ensuring children are safeguarded through timely and appropriate responses.

Skills

Assessment and screening skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration

Job description

Overview

Warwickshire County Council are seeking an experienced Children's MASH Social Worker to join their Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub on a locum basis. This is a vital frontline role within the service requiring strong assessment and screening skills to make informed decisions that safeguard children and young people. You will be working alongside partner agencies including police, health and education professionals to ensure timely and proportionate responses to safeguarding concerns.

Responsibilities

• Undertake screening and triage of new referrals into Children's Services.
• Complete robust evidence-based assessments to inform decision-making.
• Liaise with multi-agency partners to gather and analyse relevant information.
• Apply professional judgement to determine thresholds for intervention.
• Contribute to ensuring children are safeguarded through timely and appropriate responses.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.
• Proven experience in a MASH or front-door/assessment service.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures and thresholds.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced multi-agency environment.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive rate of £33.30 per hour.
• Supportive well-structured MASH team environment.
• Flexible working arrangement after induction (1-2 days WFH).
• Opportunity to make a real difference at the crucial first point of contact for children and families.

Benefits of registering with Service Care Solutions

• £250 Training Allowance
• Dedicated Specialist Consultant
• Daily Payroll Runs
• Free Candidate Registrations
• Referral and Loyalty Bonus Schemes
• Sign-Up Bonus
• Free Compliance Checks

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