MASH Practice Lead & Senior Social Worker – Safeguarding

Eden Brown Synergy; Grays; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Consultant support

Biweekly payroll

DBS support

Referral bonus

Placement bonus

Job summary

Eden Brown Synergy is recruiting for a Mash Practice Manager / Senior Social Worker based in Thurrock. You will lead a team of social workers, oversee safeguarding decisions and coordinate with Police, Health, Education and Children’s Services to ensure timely interventions.

The role requires registration with Social Work England, substantial post-qualification experience in Children’s Social Care and a commitment to Signs of Safety principles.

Qualifications

• Social workers with leadership experience in safeguarding and child protection.
• Experience in MASH/front-door safeguarding and Early Help.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding thresholds and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Providing practice leadership, guidance and support to social workers and multi-agency professionals within the MASH team.
• Overseeing child protection, Children in Need and Early Help contacts, ensuring timely decision-making.
• Undertaking complex risk assessments and making informed decisions regarding thresholds and interventions.
• Supporting information sharing and collaboration with Police, Health, Education, and Children’s Services.
• Providing quality assurance and compliance with legislation and safeguarding procedures.
• Deposing for the Team Manager when required and contributing to service development.
• Championing Signs of Safety and Families First agenda implementation.

Skills

Practice leadership

Decision-making

Risk assessment

Multi-agency collaboration

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication

Signs of Safety

Education

Social Work qualification (Degree/Masters/DipSW/CQSW)

Social Work England registration

Tools

DBS enhanced clearance

Job description

Eden Brown Synergy is recruiting for a Mash Practice Manager / Senior Social Worker based in Thurrock. You will lead a team of social workers, oversee safeguarding decisions and coordinate with Police, Health, Education and Children’s Services to ensure timely interventions.

The role requires registration with Social Work England, substantial post-qualification experience in Children’s Social Care and a commitment to Signs of Safety principles.