MASH Practice Manager / Senior Social Worker - Thurrock

Eden Brown Synergy; Grays; Sur place; GBP 40 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Consultant support

Biweekly payroll

DBS support

Referral bonus

Placement bonus

Résumé du poste

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.

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Practice leadership

Decision-making

Risk assessment

Multi-agency collaboration

Safeguarding knowledge

Communication

Signs of Safety

Formation

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

Social Work England registration

Outils

DBS enhanced clearance

Description du poste

MASH Practice Manager / Senior Social Worker - Thurrock Council

Location: Civic Offices, New Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 6SL

Hours: 37 hours per week

Contract: Initial 12 weeks

Working pattern: Minimum of 2 days per week in the office

Pay rate: Negotiable, depending on experience and interview

Your daily responsibilities will include

• 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 and proportionate safeguarding decisions.
• Undertaking complex risk assessments and making informed decisions regarding thresholds and appropriate interventions.
• Supporting effective information sharing and collaboration with Police, Health, Education, Children's Services and Early Help partners.
• Providing quality assurance and promoting compliance with legislation, statutory guidance and local safeguarding procedures.
• Deputising for the Team Manager when required and contributing to service development and improvement.
• Championing Signs of Safety principles and supporting the implementation of the Families First agenda.

Essential Requirements

• Social Work qualification (Degree, Master's, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent).
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant post-qualification experience within Children's Social Care, including MASH, front-door safeguarding, child protection and Early Help.
• Experience working at Senior Practitioner level or above, with practice leadership and decision-making responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding thresholds, risk assessment, relevant legislation and Working Together to Safeguard Children.
• Knowledge of universal support, Early Help services and multi-agency working.
• Commitment to strengths-based, relationship-focused practice and Signs of Safety.
• Enhanced DBS with Children's Barred List check required.
• Ability to attend the office at least two days per week.

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy

• Dedicated recruitment consultant providing ongoing support.
• Twice-weekly payroll.
• DBS support, including payment where applicable.
• Referral bonus for successfully recommending a candidate.
• Bonus for finding your own placement, subject to eligibility.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.