Hybrid Frontline MASH Social Worker – Child Protection

Neway International Ltd; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Horsham is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub. The role involves assessing risk and need for vulnerable children and their families, conducting care planning and child protection investigations, and collaborating with multi-agency partners. Candidates should have a professional qualification in Social Work and at least 3 years’ experience in local authority children’s social care. A strong background in frontline child protection is essential.

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in Social Work, registered with Social Work England.
• Minimum 3 years’ post-qualified experience in local authority children’s social care in England.
• Recent frontline child protection experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments to identify risk and need for vulnerable children.
• Deliver care planning and child protection investigations.
• Collaborate effectively with multi-agency partners.

Skills

Assessment skills

Multi-agency collaboration

Child protection experience

Direct work with children

Education

Professional qualification in Social Work

Job description

A local government authority in Horsham is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub. The role involves assessing risk and need for vulnerable children and their families, conducting care planning and child protection investigations, and collaborating with multi-agency partners. Candidates should have a professional qualification in Social Work and at least 3 years’ experience in local authority children’s social care. A strong background in frontline child protection is essential.