MASH Social Worker – Frontline Safeguarding Expert

Leaders in Care; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term contract

Clear MASH processes

Manageable caseloads

Job summary

Leaders in Care is recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join a Local Authority's MASH in Greater Manchester. The role is frontline at the point of referral, shaping intervention and safeguarding decisions for vulnerable children and families, in partnership with health, education, police and early help services.

You will work within a Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub, handle initial assessments and short‑term interventions, maintain accurate information, and ensure smooth handovers to

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in a MASH, Duty or Assessment Team.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Frontline role at the point of referral, shaping intervention and safeguarding decisions.
• Work with health, education, police and early help services to gather information and inform decisions.
• Ensure appropriate safeguarding responses and directions.
• Carry out initial assessments and short-term interventions.
• Provide clear handovers to longer-term teams when needed.

Skills

Assessment and analysis

High-pressure work

Multi-agency collaboration

Safeguarding knowledge

Education

Social Work degree

Social Work England registration

Job description

Leaders in Care is recruiting for an experienced Social Worker to join a Local Authority's MASH in Greater Manchester. The role is frontline at the point of referral, shaping intervention and safeguarding decisions for vulnerable children and families, in partnership with health, education, police and early help services.

You will work within a Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub, handle initial assessments and short‑term interventions, maintain accurate information, and ensure smooth handovers to