Childrens Social Worker – MASH Team – Leicestershire – £38 per hour

TN United Kingdom; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Childrens Social Worker to join their MASH Team in Leicestershire. This role offers a competitive hourly rate and the chance to work within a supportive, well-recognized team. As a Social Worker, you will be the first point of contact for professionals, providing critical advice and managing referrals. This position is ideal for those looking to make a significant impact in child protection and safeguarding while enjoying opportunities for professional development and training. Join a stable team and contribute to meaningful work in the community!

Benefits

Competitive rate of pay

Free parking

Stable team recognized by Ofsted

Regular support/supervision

Opportunity for professional development

Access to training materials

Long term contracts available

Qualifications

• Hold a Social Work England registration and be eligible to work in the UK.
• Post-qualified experience in social work is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice to professionals and manage referrals in a safeguarding context.
• Act on child protection concerns promptly and support team discussions.

Skills

Child Protection

Multi-Agency Collaboration

Referral Assessment

Critical Thinking

Education

Degree in Social Work

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Posted:

13.04.2025

Expiry Date:

28.05.2025

Job Description:

A Childrens Social Worker is required to join Leicestershire’s MASH Service. This is a great opportunity to be part of a close-knit team.

Benefits of the role:

• Competitive rate of pay
• Free parking
• A stable and established team who have been recognized by Ofsted
• Regular support/supervision
• Opportunity for progressive professional development
• Access to training materials
• Long term contracts available

As a Social Worker on the MASH Team you will be:

• Working in a Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub with representatives from Police, Health, Education, Early Help and Probation
• Working as a ‘first point of contact’ in providing advice to professionals and taking referrals
• Screening referrals and recommending level of intervention
• Being accountable in providing advice to professionals where it is felt the information received does not require a referral or meet threshold for a social work/care response.
• Support colleagues in the team through critical and reflective discussions to ensure appropriate recommendations with referrals.
• Ensure concerns are acted upon in a timely manner when child protection concerns are raised.

As a Social Worker you are required to:

• Hold a Social Work England registration
• Be eligible to work in the UK
• Hold a full UK licence
• Post-qualified experience
• Degree level or equivalent in Social Work