Lead Social Worker, MASH – Cardiff Safeguarding Hub

Hoop Social Work; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PAYE or Umbrella payroll

Twice-weekly payroll

Dedicated consultant

DBS/compliance support

Birthday gifts

Job summary

Hoop Social Work is recruiting a Principal Social Worker to join Cardiff’s Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). This fast-paced, office-based leadership role offers a chance to guide safeguarding decisions without case-holding responsibilities.

You’ll lead a sub-team under the Team Manager, shaping practice and staff development. Requirements include UK registration as a social worker, a recognised Social Work qualification, and 3 years’ referencing with a full driving licence.

Qualifications

• Significant experience within children’s social care and safeguarding.
• Strong experience of risk assessment and multi-agency working.
• Experience of Strategy Discussions/Meetings and safeguarding decision-making.
• The confidence to provide professional supervision and leadership.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• The ability to prioritise and manage a constantly changing workload.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding practice and statutory social work responsibilities.
• A proactive approach to service development and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Undertaking timely risk assessments of contacts and referrals received by MASH
• Supporting the early identification of children and families at risk
• Taking part in multi-agency strategy discussions and contributing to safeguarding decision-making
• Leading on high-risk Strategy Meetings on a rotational basis with other Principal Social Workers
• Providing supervision, support and professional development to staff within your sub-team
• Supporting the Team Manager with the RAG rating of referrals, allocations and authorising Social Workers’ assessments
• Working closely with MASH partner agencies to develop strong, professional and meaningful working relationships
• Contributing to the ongoing development of the MASH service
• Participating in Task Force Groups and service improvement initiatives
• Providing professional leadership and guidance within a high-pressure safeguarding environment

Job description

Hoop Social Work is recruiting a Principal Social Worker to join Cardiff’s Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). This fast-paced, office-based leadership role offers a chance to guide safeguarding decisions without case-holding responsibilities.

You’ll lead a sub-team under the Team Manager, shaping practice and staff development. Requirements include UK registration as a social worker, a recognised Social Work qualification, and 3 years’ referencing with a full driving licence.