MASH Social Worker

Leaders in Care; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term contract

Multi-agency cooperation

Manageable caseloads

Job summary

Leaders in Care is partnering with a large local authority in Greater Manchester to recruit an experienced Social Worker for their MASH Team. In this pivotal frontline role at the point of referral, you'll shape intervention directions for vulnerable children and families.

You will collaborate with health, education, police, and early help colleagues to gather information, assess needs, and ensure safeguarding responses, including initial assessments and short-term interventions, with clear

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker.
• Previous experience in a MASH, Duty or Assessment Team essential.
• Confident working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong assessment and analytical skills.
• Excellent understanding of safeguarding thresholds and statutory responsibilities.
• Able to work effectively with multi-agency partners and under pressure.
• Social Work England and Social Work Qualification Required.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) to gather information and make informed decisions.
• Ensure appropriate safeguarding responses and thresholds.
• Contribute to initial assessments and short-term interventions.
• Coordinate handovers to longer-term services when needed.

Skills

Safeguarding expertise

Multi-agency collaboration

Assessment

Decision making under pressure

Communication skills

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Wanting to work for an effective front door service as part of a MASH Team?

We are currently working with a large, well-structured local authority in Greater Manchester seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their MASH Team. This is a pivotal frontline role at the point of referral, where your decisions shape the direction of intervention and support for vulnerable children and families.

Working in a Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), you’ll work closely with professionals from health, education, police, and early help services to gather information, make informed decisions, and ensure appropriate safeguarding responses. The team also covers initial assessments and short-term interventions, with clear handovers to longer-term teams when needed.

Key Benefits

• Long-term contract offering consistency and stability
• Well-established MASH with clear processes and multi-agency cooperation
• Manageable caseloads with clear thresholds and decision-making pathways

About You

• Qualified Social Worker
• Previous experience in a MASH, Duty or Assessment Team essential
• Confident working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong assessment and analytical skills
• Excellent understanding of safeguarding thresholds and statutory responsibilities
• Able to work effectively with multi-agency partners and under pressure

Social Work England and Social Work Qualification Required