Lead, Multi-Agency Screening Team (MAST) – Children’s Services

Kirklees Metropolitan Council; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

North Yorkshire Council in Northallerton is seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead the Multi Agency Screening Team (MAST). You will shape practice, influence decision‑making and drive innovation within Children’s Services at the front door.

You will oversee social workers, practice supervisors and multi‑agency partners, promote Strengths in Relationships and Signs of Safety, and ensure timely, child‑centred decisions while supporting staff development.

Responsibilities

• Providing visible and inspirational leadership across the Multi Agency Screening Team.
• Embedding our Strength in Relationships Practice Model and Signs of Safety approach.
• Overseeing screening decisions, strategy discussions, threshold application and safeguarding responses.
• Supporting practitioners to undertake high‑quality, strengths‑based conversations with families and professionals.
• Driving continuous improvement through performance monitoring, audit activity and quality assurance.
• Promoting effective multi‑agency working with Health, Education, Police, Probation and Early Help partners.
• Developing staff through reflective supervision, coaching and performance management.
• Managing service performance while balancing quality, timeliness and child‑centred decision making.
• Contributing to service development, innovation and readiness for future reforms through the Families First Partnership Programme.

Job description

North Yorkshire Council in Northallerton is seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead the Multi Agency Screening Team (MAST). You will shape practice, influence decision‑making and drive innovation within Children’s Services at the front door.

You will oversee social workers, practice supervisors and multi‑agency partners, promote Strengths in Relationships and Signs of Safety, and ensure timely, child‑centred decisions while supporting staff development.