Qualified Social Worker

Service Care Solutions; Knowsley; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). This role involves screening and triaging referrals to protect vulnerable children and young people in the area. The ideal candidate will have a background in statutory children's services and strong multi-agency collaboration skills. This position offers a hybrid working model, combining both office-based and flexible working conditions.

Benefits

Annual training budget of up to £250

Exceptional referral bonuses

DBS disclosures provided free of charge

Qualifications

• Experience in statutory children's service, ideally including MASH or safeguarding.
• Ability to write and present reports.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Screen and analyse incoming referrals for safeguarding.
• Attend multi-agency strategy meetings.
• Record and maintain clear case records.

Skills

Assessing levels of need and risk

Multi-agency working

Analytical and decision-making skills

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Social Worker with current registration

Job description

Overview

MASH Social Worker
Knowsley Council
Full-time | 37 hours per week | Hybrid working

Description

Knowsley Council is looking for an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join our busy Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of safeguarding, screening and triaging referrals to protect vulnerable children and young people across the borough. Based within a multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to high-quality decision making, ensuring robust and proportionate responses to children in need of support or protection. This role offers a hybrid working model with opportunities to be both office-based and flexible.

Responsibilities

• Screen and analyse incoming referrals to determine level of need, risk, and appropriate next steps
• Identify thresholds of intervention and allocate work to the correct service pathway
• Attend and contribute to multi-agency strategy meetings
• Liaise with partner agencies including police, education, and health to gather relevant safeguarding information
• Record and maintain clear, accurate, and timely case records
• Prioritise safeguarding and the voice of the child in all decision-making
• Work in partnership with colleagues across children's services to support best outcomes

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration
• Demonstrable experience working in a statutory children's service, ideally including MASH or safeguarding
• Confident assessing levels of need and risk, and applying appropriate thresholds
• Skilled in multi-agency working and information-sharing
• Ability to write and present reports, including attendance at strategy discussions and child protection meetings
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance, and best practice including Working Together to Safeguard Children
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and organisational skills
• Prepared to work in a fast-paced environment, with good IT literacy
• Ability to work flexibly and manage competing demands

How to Apply

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on (phone number removed) or email me your CV - (url removed)

Benefits

• A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
• Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed into work!
• An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
• Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
• Payroll service twice a week.
• Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
• Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
• Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
• DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge