Impactful Social Worker — MASH & Safeguarding

Southwark Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

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Job summary

Southwark Council in London is recruiting four Social Workers to join the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). You will screen referrals, assess risks, and collaborate with partner agencies to safeguard children and support families across the borough.

Role requires a recognised Social Work qualification, Social Work England registration, ASYE completion, and UK MASH experience. The post is 36 hours per week, based in Queens Road, Peckham, with enhanced DBS checks and a welcoming package

Qualifications

• A recognised Social Work qualification (or equivalent).
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Successful completion of the ASYE.
• Experience working within a MASH Team in the UK.
• Strong assessment and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of child development, parenting capacity, environmental factors, and risk and protective factors affecting children.
• Experience of working with families in a diverse inner-London borough setting.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A collaborative and proactive approach to partnership working.
• A commitment to improving outcomes for children and tackling inequality, injustice, and racism.

Responsibilities

• Manage a balanced caseload and undertake high-quality screening and assessment of referrals.
• Identify and assess risks, needs, and safeguarding concerns for children and families.
• Conduct MASH intelligence checks with partner agencies and make recommendations regarding risk levels.
• Analyse and triangulate information from multiple sources to inform decision-making.
• Prepare and present cases at Threshold Meetings.
• Provide advice, guidance, and information to families and professionals.
• Signpost and refer families to appropriate services and support networks.

Skills

Social work qualification

ASYE completed

MASH experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Diversity experience

Education

Social Work Degree

Job description

Southwark Council in London is recruiting four Social Workers to join the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). You will screen referrals, assess risks, and collaborate with partner agencies to safeguard children and support families across the borough.

Role requires a recognised Social Work qualification, Social Work England registration, ASYE completion, and UK MASH experience. The post is 36 hours per week, based in Queens Road, Peckham, with enhanced DBS checks and a welcoming package