Qualified Social Worker - MASH

Pertemps; Barnsley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a passionate Qualified Social Worker to join their MASH Team, focusing on supporting children and families through assessments and interventions. This role offers hybrid working, ideal for professionals committed to making a sustainable impact in social care.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and vulnerable groups.
• Knowledge of Child Protection legislation.
• Experience in multi-disciplinary, interagency work.

Responsibilities

• Assess risks and develop individual care plans.
• Manage a caseload effectively.
• Support and advise unqualified staff and students.

Skills

Communication

Mediation

Negotiation

Relationship building

Education

Registered with Social Work England

Qualified for 4+ years

Job description

Qualified Social Worker - MASH

Location: South Yorkshire

Pay rate: £35 per hour

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Qualified Social Worker to join our dedicated MASH Team. In this role, you will work in a busy, supportive environment assessing and working with children and families, intervening early to provide support. Your responsibilities include carrying out Section 47 Enquiries, progressing cases to Initial Child Protection Conferences, and working with children in need while planning for permanence from day one.

You will conduct assessment work directly with children and families, collaborating with agencies such as police and health services to ensure optimal outcomes and sustainable positive change. The role supports hybrid working, requiring onsite presence three days a week.

In accordance with social care legislation and local government requirements, you will deliver person-centred, safe, and effective social care services. Using your professional knowledge and experience, you will make assessments and decisions about appropriate interventions, establishing and maintaining relationships with service users and agencies to meet identified needs.

You will be committed to achieving positive, sustainable results, striving to provide the best outcomes for children and supporting their families to thrive. Our priority is to protect the most vulnerable and operate efficiently.

Ideal Candidate:

• Registered with Social Work England
• Experienced in working with children and vulnerable groups
• Creative, flexible, forward-thinking
• Knowledgeable of Child Protection legislation
• Dedicated to continuous improvement
• Excellent mediation and negotiation skills
• Skilled at building relationships with children and families
• Experienced in multi-disciplinary, interagency work
• 4+ years qualified

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess risks, protection needs, and social care requirements
• Manage a caseload
• Use specialist communication skills to achieve outcomes
• Develop individual care plans promoting dignity and empowerment
• Support and advise unqualified staff and students

This role is ideally located for those traveling from Wakefield, Leeds, Bradford, Pudsey, Shipley, Brighouse, Halifax, Morley, Dewsbury, Calderdale, Huddersfield, Keighley, Barnsley, Harrogate, York, Manchester, Newcastle, Rochdale, Burnley, Hull, Doncaster, Rotherham, Lincoln, Stockport.

We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If this role isn't suitable, contact us for other opportunities such as IRO, BIA, Children in Need, Duty and Assessment, Child Protection, Educational Psychologist, Children Looked After, and more.

Not currently looking? We offer generous referral bonuses. Pass this on to colleagues or friends who may be interested. Contact us to learn more.