MASH Social Worker

Charles Hunter Associates; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Adult's Social Worker to join a dynamic Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Team. This role is crucial in safeguarding adults at risk of abuse or neglect, requiring strong communication skills and a degree in Social Work. The position offers a hybrid working scheme and a stable contract, reflecting the ongoing demand for these vital services. Join a specialist team where your expertise in safeguarding can make a significant impact on the community. If you're passionate about advocacy and risk assessment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Specialist Team Opportunity

Non Caseholding Responsibility

Hybrid Working Scheme

Easily Accessible via Public Transport

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years post-qualified experience in social work.
• Experience in safeguarding teams is essential.

Responsibilities

• Act as the first point of contact for social care referrals.
• Promote empowerment and conduct comprehensive risk assessments.

Skills

Communication Skills

Safeguarding Experience

Advocacy Skills

Risk Assessment

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

We are looking for an Adult's Social Worker to join a Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Team.

This role requires a Social Work Qualification with a minimum of 2 years post qualified experience.

About the team

This fast paced team takes incoming social care referrals via telephone or in written format to safeguard adults at risk of abuse or neglect and signposts them to the relevant team. Therefore, this role involves a substantial amount of working with connected services including the voluntary sector and long term teams. As the first point of contact, this position is pivotal to the progression of all cases. Promoting empowerment, advocacy and comprehensive risk assessment is key to the success of the team.

About you

Strong communication skills are essential in order to be successful in this role. Experience in a safeguarding specialised team lends exceptionally well to this post. A degree within Social Work (Degree/DipSW/CQSW) with a minimum of two years' experience working in an adult's safeguarding setting are essential for this position.

What's on offer?

• £32.20 per hour Umbrella (PAYE payment options available also)
• An opportunity to work in a specialist team
• Non caseholding - maximum one day responsibility
• Hybrid working scheme
• A stable contract due to the demand of the service
• Easily accessible via car or public transport

For more information, please get in contact

Katherine Scoggins - Candidate Consultant

0118 948 5555/ 07990044930