MASH Social Worker

Leaders in Care; Manchester; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term contract

Multi-agency MASH

Manageable caseloads

Job summary

Leaders in Care is assisting a large local authority in Greater Manchester to recruit a Social Worker for the MASH Team. This frontline role sits at the point of referral, influencing intervention and support for vulnerable children and families.

In a Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub, you will work with health, education, police and early help services to collect information, make informed decisions and ensure appropriate safeguarding responses.

Qualifications

• Experience in a MASH, Duty or Assessment Team is essential.
• Strong assessment and analytical skills are required.
• Excellent understanding of safeguarding thresholds and statutory responsibilities.
• Able to work effectively with multi-agency partners and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Frontline role at the point of referral, shaping intervention and support for vulnerable children and families.
• Collaborate with health, education, police and early help services to gather information and make informed safeguarding decisions.
• Manage initial assessments and short-term interventions with clear handovers to longer-term teams.

Skills

MASH team experience

Duty or Assessment experience

High-volume environment

Analytical skills

Safeguarding thresholds understanding

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

Social Work qualification (degree) or equivalent

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 Wales and Social Work Qualification Required