MASH Social Worker: Safeguarding & Early Intervention

City Of Doncaster Council; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive leave entitlement

Generous pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

City Of Doncaster Council is seeking an experienced MASH Social Worker to join a fast-paced safeguarding hub in Doncaster. You will analyse information, assess risks and collaborate with police, health, education and other agencies to ensure timely, evidence-based decisions for children and families.

The role emphasizes professional judgement, threshold setting, and safeguarding practice, with a commitment to high-quality records and reflective practice. Shortlisting will occur soon.

Qualifications

• A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in Children's Social Care and child protection practice.
• Skilled in assessment, analysis and professional judgement.
• Confident in applying thresholds and making evidence-based decisions.

Responsibilities

• Assess and screen contacts and safeguarding referrals.
• Gather and analyse information from a range of partner agencies.
• Identify risk and protective factors impacting children and families.
• Make threshold decisions regarding Early Help, Child in Need, Child Protection and other statutory interventions.
• Participate in strategy discussions and safeguarding decision-making.
• Provide professional advice and consultation to partner agencies.
• Produce concise, high-quality assessments and records.
• Ensure the voice and lived experience of the child informs all decision-making.
• Work within statutory guidance and local safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Assessment

Professional judgement

Partnership working

Communication

Safeguarding

Education

Social Work England registration

Job description

City Of Doncaster Council is seeking an experienced MASH Social Worker to join a fast-paced safeguarding hub in Doncaster. You will analyse information, assess risks and collaborate with police, health, education and other agencies to ensure timely, evidence-based decisions for children and families.

The role emphasizes professional judgement, threshold setting, and safeguarding practice, with a commitment to high-quality records and reflective practice. Shortlisting will occur soon.