Qualified Social Worker

Total Social; Corby; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A social services agency is seeking an experienced part-time Children's Social Worker for their MASH Team in Corby, England. The role requires a strong understanding of child protection and the ability to triage referrals and coordinate with various agencies. Candidates must have experience in children's social care and be capable of making threshold recommendations without home visits, ensuring effective communication with parents and agencies involved.

Qualifications

• Experience as a qualified Children's Social Worker.
• Good understanding of child protection processes.
• Ability to work effectively with other agencies.

Responsibilities

• Triaging referrals.
• Making threshold recommendations for assessments.
• Directing MASH Officers during internal processes.

Skills

Child protection understanding

Effective communication

Ability to think on feet

Job description

Overview

Total Social are working with Northamptonshire's Children's Trust who are looking for an experienced locum Children's Social Worker for their MASH Team.

The MASH team can advise as to whether a family needs early help, and whether they meet the threshold for statutory child protection.

The agency decision maker needs to be able to think on their feet, have a good understanding of child protection and children’s social care, and be able to work closely and effectively with other agencies throughout the internal team processes

Responsibilities

• triaging referrals
• making MASH enquiries
• speaking to parents, agencies
• making threshold recommendations – i.e. does it need assessment
• give direction to MASH Officers (call handlers)
• all static work – No home visits
• Hybrid working, for Social Workers

Contract

PART TIME