MASH Social Worker - Safeguarding Children | Hybrid

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

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.