Principal Social Worker - MASH Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 67,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part Time / Full Time

Hourly Pay

Professional Development

Team Support

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is recruiting for a Principal Social Worker to lead a sub-team in the MASH Team in Cardiff, UK. The role focuses on safeguarding and applying Signs of Safety, with responsibility for high‑risk decisions and staff supervision.

You will work flexibly in a role offering Part Time / Full Time hours, delivering essential social work services to children and families in a dynamic, supportive environment. The position emphasizes professional development and collaborative practice.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in a MASH or fast-paced safeguarding environment.
• Ability to assess risk and make critical decisions under pressure.
• Proven track record in supervising staff and coordinating with partner agencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a sub-team and provide supervision to staff.
• Manage high‑risk strategy meetings and ensure decision quality.
• Coordinate referrals, allocations and assessment authorisations with the Team Manager.
• Build professional relationships with MASH Partner Agencies and contribute to service development.

Skills

Leadership

Risk assessment

Team supervision

Stakeholder collaboration

Tools

Social work best practices

Job description

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Principal Social Worker - MASH Team

Specialism: Social Worker - Children

Location: Cardiff, UK

Salary: £41.58 per hour

Type: Part Time / Full Time (Ongoing)

Join an inspiring role as a Principal Social Worker in the MASH Team within Social Worker - Children in Cardiff, UK. This exciting opportunity offers an ongoing position with a competitive salary of £41.58 hourly, providing the flexibility of part-time or full-time arrangements. This role is ideal for those looking to take on a meaningful challenge where you can truly make a difference in the lives of children and families.

Perks and benefits

• Part Time / Full Time: Enjoy the flexibility to balance your work and personal life with options for part-time or full-time hours, ensuring a work-life balance that suits your needs.
• Hourly Pay: Receive competitive hourly pay that reflects your skills and experience, giving you control over your earnings.
• Professional Development: Take advantage of numerous opportunities for professional growth and development within the Social Work sector.
• Team Support: Work within a supportive team environment where collaboration is encouraged and your contributions are valued.

As a Principal Social Worker in the MASH Team, you will lead and influence practice and performance, honing your risk assessment and management skills. You'll collaborate closely with the Team Manager and other partners to deliver the Signs of Safety approach. Your tasks will include managing a sub-team, supervising staff, overseeing high-risk strategy meetings, and contributing to service development. The role requires experience and confidence in decision-making, especially in the fast-paced MASH environment. You'll be pivotal in ensuring children's safety, promoting positive relationships with partner agencies, and supporting children's access to the appropriate services.

What you will do

• Lead and develop a small sub-team, providing guidance and supervision.
• Manage high-risk strategy meetings and oversee critical decision-making processes.
• Collaborate with the Team Manager on referrals, allocations, and assessment authorisations.
• Foster professional relationships with MASH Partner Agencies.
• Contribute actively to service development and partake in special Task Force Groups.
• Support the Team Manager in promoting agile working and maintaining high service standards.

Why Cardiff

Cardiff offers a vibrant and enriching lifestyle, combining beautiful landscapes with a bustling metropolitan atmosphere. As the capital of Wales, it provides a unique mix of cultural attractions, green spaces, waterfront living, and excellent amenities. Surrounded by stunning countryside and a welcoming community, Card