Frontline Social Worker – MASH & Safeguarding Hub

Community Care Live; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term contract

Clear processes

Manageable caseloads

Job summary

Community Care Live is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join a high-profile MASH in Greater Manchester. This pivotal frontline role is at the point of referral, shaping safeguarding interventions for vulnerable children and families.

You'll collaborate with health, education, police and early help services within a Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub, handling initial assessments and short-term work with clear handovers to longer-term teams when needed.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker
• Registered with Social Care England
• Experience in a MASH, Duty or Assessment Team essential
• Confident working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong understanding of safeguarding thresholds and statutory responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Participate in MASH assessments and referrals to determine safeguarding actions
• Gather information from health, education, police and early help partners
• Make informed safeguarding decisions at the point of referral
• Ensure appropriate safeguarding responses and clear handovers to longer-term teams

Skills

MASH experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Community Care Live is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join a high-profile MASH in Greater Manchester. This pivotal frontline role is at the point of referral, shaping safeguarding interventions for vulnerable children and families.

You'll collaborate with health, education, police and early help services within a Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub, handling initial assessments and short-term work with clear handovers to longer-term teams when needed.