Senior Practitioner MASH Children's Services

Eden Brown Synergy; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK seeks an experienced Senior Practitioner to join the Front Door Gateway Service in Hertfordshire. This role involves triaging safeguarding requests, managing a small team, and ensuring effective decision-making in a fast-paced environment. Candidates must possess SWE registration and have at least 3 years' experience in children's social work. Offering competitive pay of up to £41.50 per hour and a supportive work culture in an Outstanding rated service.

Benefits

Competitive pay

£250 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' post-qualifying experience in statutory children's social work.
• Strong experience in front door, MASH, safeguarding or triage work.
• Proven ability to supervise and lead staff.

Responsibilities

• Triage and screen contacts requiring safeguarding responses.
• Provide management direction on incoming contacts.
• Line manage a small team of Social Workers or CIAOs.

Skills

Social Work England registration

Experience in safeguarding

Decision-making skills

Risk assessment skills

Supervisory skills

Job description

Overview

Hertfordshire Children's Services is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Practitioner to join our Front Door Gateway Service, working within our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). This role is ideal for confident, skilled social workers who are passionate about making a real difference to the lives of vulnerable children, young people and their families. The service is part of a local authority recently rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted, with a focus on ensuring children receive the right support at the right time to keep them safe, healthy and able to thrive.

About the Service: The Front Door Gateway incorporates the MASH function, alongside triaging requests for support across Hertfordshire's Children and Families services. The service is staffed by a highly skilled, committed workforce including qualified Social Workers and Children\'s Information and Advice Officers (CIAOs). Our aim is to provide a timely, proportionate response to safeguarding concerns and early help requests, ensuring intervention is delivered at the most appropriate level. While the role is primarily based within MASH, there will be opportunities to support Early Help triage when required.

Key Responsibilities

• Triage and screen contacts requiring safeguarding or early help responses
• Provide management direction and oversight on incoming contacts
• Line manage a small team of Social Workers or CIAOs
• Allocate work and ensure timely, effective decision-making
• Authorise outcomes and recommendations for children and families
• Monitor progress of contacts and agree clear plans of action
• Offer reflective supervision, guidance and support to staff
• Maintain a calm, child-focused approach when managing complex and high-risk situations
• This is a fast-paced role, ideal for practitioners who enjoy variety, challenge and responsibility while keeping the child\'s needs at the centre of practice

Requirements

• Social Work England (SWE) registration - essential
• Minimum of 3 years\' post-qualifying experience in statutory children's social work
• Strong experience in front door, MASH, safeguarding or triage work
• Proven ability to supervise, support and lead staff
• Confident decision-maker with excellent risk assessment skills

Why Join Hertfordshire?

Ofsted-rated Outstanding Children\'s Services. Supportive, experienced management and a strong team culture. Opportunity to work at the front door of children\'s services, where your decisions truly matter. Competitive pay of up to £41.50 per hour umbrella.

If you are an experienced social worker looking to take the next step in your career and thrive in a dynamic, high-impact role, we would love to hear from you.

Additional Information

Don\'t forget Eden Brown Synergy offers a £250 referral bonus for Social Workers. If this role isn\'t for you but you know someone suitable, ask them to get in touch. £250 could be on its way to you!

Your expert recruitment consultant is Becky Dewis. Eden Brown Synergy is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Eden Brown Synergy is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number. Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent.

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