MASH Social Worker

Wokingham Borough Council; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Annual Leave

GP Helpline

Employee Assistance Programme

Free Onsite Gym

Salary Sacrifice Schemes - Car & Cycle

Local & Lifestyle Discounts

Move through Menopause Course

Sports & Social Group Activities

Job summary

Wokingham Borough Council is seeking an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join the MASH team on a full-time, permanent basis. You will gather information, assess risk and make evidence-based decisions to safeguard children, working with health, police, education and housing partners.

Hybrid working is available, with office-based days 2–3 per week to support collaboration and effective casework. The role offers extensive employee benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification and professional registration.
• Experience working with children, families, or within a social care, health or education environment.
• Strong assessment, analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to make sound decisions in complex situations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to work effectively with families and multi-agency partners.
• A motivated team player with good IT skills, a commitment to safeguarding, and a passion for achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Receive and review safeguarding referrals, gathering relevant information to make timely, evidence-based decisions that protect children and young people.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-agency team to assess risk, identify need and determine the most appropriate next steps for families.
• Analyse and evaluate information from a range of sources to support robust decision-making and effective safeguarding interventions.
• Maintain accurate, high-quality records and ensure all case information is updated within required timescales.
• Build strong relationships with partners across health, police, education, housing and other agencies to improve outcomes for children.
• Promote the welfare of children at all times, ensuring practice is aligned with legislation, guidance and best practice standards.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Qualified Social Worker with recognised Social Work qualification and registration

Job description

Employer: Wokingham Borough Council
Salary: £44,253 - £50,909 per annum, plus benefits (plus £3k Market Supplement)
Location: Shute End, Wokingham
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 37 hours per week.
DBS Check: Enhanced
Closing Date: 25/10/2026 at 23:00
Reference: 710807

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Children’s Social Worker to join our MASH team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, permanent basis.

As a MASH Social Worker, you’ll work in a fast-paced, multi-agency environment, gathering information, assessing risk and making evidence-based decisions that help keep children safe. You’ll be at the heart of identifying needs early and ensuring families receive the right support at the right time.

Working alongside colleagues from health, police, education, housing and other agencies, you'll play a vital role in safeguarding children and improving outcomes for families. This is an opportunity to build strong professional relationships while developing your expertise within a supportive and knowledgeable team.

At Wokingham, we are committed to high-quality practice and professional development. We’re looking for qualified Social Workers who bring strong analytical skills, sound judgement and a passion for safeguarding. In return, you'll benefit from a culture that values learning, continuous improvement and making a real impact on the lives of children and young people.

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

Generous Annual Leave - 28 days per annum (rising by 5 days with 5 years continued local government serviced), plus Bank Holidays

GP Helpline - Available 7 days a week

Employee Assistance Programme - Including a 24/7 Your Care Helpline

Free Onsite Gym - Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham

Salary Sacrifice Schemes - Including Car and Cycle to Work schemes

Local & Lifestyle Discounts - Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more

Move through Menopause Course

Sports & Social Group Activities - Including running, football, cricket & more

And more!

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive and review safeguarding referrals, gathering relevant information to make timely, evidence-based decisions that protect children and young people.
• Work collaboratively within a multi-agency team to assess risk, identify need and determine the most appropriate next steps for families.
• Analyse and evaluate information from a range of sources to support robust decision-making and effective safeguarding interventions.
• Maintain accurate, high-quality records and ensure all case information is updated within required timescales.
• Build strong relationships with partners across health, police, education, housing and other agencies to improve outcomes for children.
• Promote the welfare of children at all times, ensuring practice is aligned with legislation, guidance and best practice standards.

Candidate Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification and professional registration.
• Experience working with children, families, or within a social care, health or education environment.
• Strong assessment, analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to make sound decisions in complex situations.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to work effectively with families and multi-agency partners.
• A motivated team player with good IT skills, a commitment to safeguarding, and a passion for achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.

Hybrid working: This is a hybrid working position, requiring the post holder to be office-based for 2-3 days per week. The requirement reflects the need to support occasional face-to-face contact with members of the public and to promote effective collaboration, learning, and development across the team.

To maintain service resilience, the post holder will be expected to work flexibly in line with team needs, ensuring sufficient office coverage is available on a daily basis, particularly during periods of annual leave, training, and staff absence.

Our Area:

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

Interview date: W/C 2 nd November, in person, in Wokingham.