MASH Social Worker: Safeguarding & Multi-Agency Impact

Doncaster Council

Doncaster

On-site

GBP 41,000 - 45,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Training opportunities

Staff discounts

Job summary

Doncaster Council is seeking an experienced MASH Social Worker to join a fast-paced multi-agency safeguarding hub. You will assess contacts, gather information from police, health and education partners, and make timely threshold decisions to protect children and families.

The role emphasises analytical practice, professional judgement and collaborative working without carrying long-term caseloads. You will work with a skilled team and ensure voices of children inform all decisions, in line with

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.

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.