Senior Social Worker - MASH

London Social Work for Children; Greater London; Hybride; GBP 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Travel season ticket loans

Cycle scheme

Local government pension

Wellbeing programme

Flexible working

Home or on-site

Résumé du poste

Southwark Council is seeking a Senior Social Worker to join the MASH Team in London. You will manage a balanced caseload, perform high‑quality screening and assessments, and collaborate with partner agencies to safeguard children and support families.

The role offers a £2,500 welcome payment (£1,250 on appointment and £1,250 on probation) and retention payments of £3,000 per year for the first two years, rising to £4,000 in year three.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised Social Work qualification (or equivalent).
• Be currently registered with Social Work England.
• Have successfully completed the ASYE.
• Have significant experience working within a MASH Team in the UK.
• Demonstrate strong assessment and analytical skills.
• Have knowledge of child development, parenting capacity, environmental factors, and risk and protective factors affecting children.
• Experience working with families in a diverse inner-London borough setting.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Collaborative and proactive approach to partnership working.
• Commitment to improving outcomes for children and tackling inequality, injustice, and racism.

Responsabilités

• Identifying and assessing risks, needs, and safeguarding concerns for children and families.
• Conducting MASH intelligence checks with partner agencies and making recommendations regarding risk levels.
• Analysing and triangulating information from multiple sources to inform decision-making.
• Signposting and referring families to appropriate services and support networks.
• Providing advice, guidance, and information to families and professionals.

Connaissances

MASH experience

Analytical skills

Assessment skills

Communication

Risk assessment

Collaboration

Formation

Social Work qualification

Registered with Social Work England

ASYE completed

Description du poste

This role is subject to a £2,500 welcome payment (£1,250 on appointment and £1,250 on successful completion of probation), plus retention payments of £3,000 per year for the first two years, increasing to £4,000 per year from year three.

Southwark's Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is looking for a passionate and dedicated Senior Social Worker to join an exceptional team and help make a meaningful difference for children and families across Southwark. This is an opportunity to use your experience to identify risk, safeguard children, and support positive outcomes for families — all within a supportive, multi-agency environment that values collaboration and professional development.

As a Senior Social Worker within the MASH Team, you will manage a balanced caseload, undertake high-quality screening and assessment of referrals, and contribute to the learning and development of peers. You will work closely with partner agencies to share intelligence, analyse information from multiple sources, and present cases at Threshold Meetings, whilst providing advice and guidance to both families and professionals. Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying and assessing risks, needs, and safeguarding concerns for children and families
• Conducting MASH intelligence checks with partner agencies and making recommendations regarding risk levels
• Analysing and triangulating information from multiple sources to inform decision-making
• Signposting and referring families to appropriate services and support networks
• Providing advice, guidance, and information to families and professionals

The role is based at Queens Road, Peckham, London SE15 2HP, working 36 hours per week on a permanent basis.

About you

Southwark is looking for an experienced and committed social work professional who brings strong analytical skills and a genuine passion for improving outcomes for children and families. The successful candidate will thrive in a multi-agency environment and be committed to tackling inequality, injustice, and racism in everything they do. The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a recognised Social Work qualification (or equivalent)
• Be currently registered with Social Work England
• Have successfully completed the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)
• Have significant experience working within a MASH Team in the UK
• Demonstrate strong assessment and analytical skills
• Have knowledge of child development, parenting capacity, environmental factors, and risk and protective factors affecting children
• Have experience working with families in a diverse inner-London borough setting
• Possess excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Demonstrate a collaborative and proactive approach to partnership working
• Show a commitment to improving outcomes for children and tackling inequality, injustice, and racism

Southwark Council is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities it serves. Through the Southwark Stands Together initiative, the council promotes equality, inclusion, and opportunity, and particularly welcomes applications from Black, Asian, and ethnically diverse communities. A Guaranteed Interview Scheme is available for candidates who meet the minimum requirements and are current or former members of the Armed Forces, care experienced, or disabled or living with a long-term health condition. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, including a Children's Barred List check.

About Southwark

We are thelargestlocal authoritysocial landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.

At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.

At Southwark Children’s Services, we pride ourselves on doing our vital job differently. Our systemic, holistic, family-centred approach sits at the core of our values. And our endlessly supportive, collective, culture underpins everything we do to protect vulnerable children across our borough.

Southwark is a great place to grow and develop as a social worker. We continue to provide fantastic career progression opportunities. Supported by great partnerships and resources we are always growing and developing what we do through innovation, investment in our workforce and, most importantly, listening to children and families, and those that work with them.

Our offer to staff includes:

competitive remuneration packages

the opportunity to work in a vibrant borough in the heart of London with excellent access to Central London and easy transport links to the South East

a multi-cultural and diverse working environment, which provides excellent opportunities for enhancing your skills

modern digital plan with technology to support flexible working arrangements

professional development and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities through an established and extensive learning and development plan and opportunities.

opportunities to train as a Practice Educator and develop experience with student

clinical practitioners attached to every team to support you as an individual and your work with children and families.

culture of innovation and a ‘can do’ approach to problem solving in Social Care

stable, supportive leadership; Southwark has a lower ratio of workers to managers than most local authorities

small teams with supportive managers and manageable caseload

travel season ticket loans, cycle scheme, essential user care parking permits and local government pension

family friendly, flexible and agile working, from home or on-site

wellbeing programme, HSF Health plan and eye care scheme, EAP employee assistance programme, confidential counselling and support, and access to subsidised HSF health plan

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