Qualified Social Worker - MASH

Pertemps; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional recruitment agency is seeking a Qualified Social Worker for their MASH Team in Cumbria. This role offers £50 per hour and a hybrid work arrangement of 3 days on-site and 2 days remote. Ideal candidates should have at least 4 years of experience in social work, excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to high-quality service delivery. Join to support vulnerable children and families while maintaining relationships with key agencies.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant access across the UK

Easy registration and incentives

Reliable payroll

Qualifications

• 4+ years qualified experience in social work.
• Experience in statutory or voluntary agency.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of risk and social care needs.
• Manage caseload effectively.
• Develop individualized care plans.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Mediation and negotiation skills

Relationship-building skills

Experience with diverse client groups

Commitment to high-quality service delivery

Education

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

SW, CSS, DipSW, or Social Work Degree

Job description

Qualified Social Worker - MASH Team

Location: Cumbria

Pay rate: £50 per hour

We are seeking experienced and passionate Qualified Social Workers to join our dedicated MASH Team. As a member of this team, you will work in a busy, supportive environment assessing and working with children and families, intervening early to provide necessary support. 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 complete assessment work directly with children and their families and collaborate with agencies such as police and health services to achieve the best outcomes and sustainable positive change. The service maintains a strong link with our Integrated Prevention and Earliest Help colleagues to promote community support when social care intervention is no longer needed.

Successful candidates must be able to attend the locality for 3 days in the area, 2 days working from home. The work schedule is 5 days a week, with no condensed days, including a duty week every 5 weeks where attendance is required every day.

In accordance with social care legislation and local government requirements, you will support the delivery of person-centered, safe, and effective social care services. Using your professional knowledge and experience, you will make assessments and decisions about appropriate interventions. Your excellent communication skills will help you establish and maintain relationships with service users and other agencies to meet their needs.

You will be committed to ensuring positive and sustainable outcomes for children, striving to provide the best possible results through best practices. Your passion for supporting children and families to thrive and flourish is essential. Our priority is to protect the most vulnerable and operate efficiently.

Ideal Candidate:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• SW, CSS, DipSW, or Social Work Degree; creative, flexible, forward-thinking
• Experience in a Social Services Directorate or statutory/voluntary agency
• Dedicated to continuous improvement for optimal outcomes
• Excellent mediation and negotiation skills
• Experience working with diverse client groups
• Strong relationship-building skills with children and families
• Committed to high-quality service delivery
• Experience in multi-disciplinary, interagency work
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• 4+ years qualified experience

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive risk, protection, and social care needs assessments
• Manage a caseload effectively
• Utilize specialist communication skills for optimal outcomes
• Develop individualized care plans respecting diversity and dignity
• Support and advise unqualified staff and students

This is an agency post with Pertemps offering:

• Dedicated consultant access across the UK
• Easy registration, referral schemes, incentives
• Ongoing compliance management
• Reliable payroll and more

The role is ideally suited for those traveling from Preston, Fulwood, Blackpool, Carlisle, Lancaster, Morecambe, Fleetwood, Garstang, Keswick, Coniston, Penrith, Grasmere, Windermere, Kendal, Cockermouth, Brampton, Whitehaven, Kirkby Lonsdale, Dalton-in-Furness, Barrow-in-Furness, Windermere, Penrith, and Workington.

We recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If this role isn't the right fit, contact us for other opportunities including IRO, BIA, Children Looked After, Localities, Children in Need, Child Protection, Support and Protect, Children’s and Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager, and Assistant Team Manager.

Not currently looking? We also offer generous referral bonuses—please share this opportunity with colleagues or friends!