Social Work Team Manager - MASH - Colindale - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable agency seeks a Team Manager for the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub in Barnet, London. In this role, you'll provide operational leadership and oversee safeguarding practices, ensuring effective collaboration with multiple agencies. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and flexible working hours. Join a vibrant community in Colindale and contribute to impactful safeguarding efforts while enjoying a fulfilling work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexibility in work schedule

Opportunity to make a difference

Access to a vibrant community

Qualifications

• Experience in leading and managing a safeguarding team.
• Strong understanding of statutory safeguarding procedures.
• Ability to promote multi-agency collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational leadership to the MASH team.
• Supervise and support staff including social workers.
• Oversee workload allocation and performance monitoring.
• Lead effective multi-agency collaboration.
• Produce management reports for senior leadership.

Skills

Operational leadership

Multi-agency collaboration

Performance monitoring

Supervision and support

Strategic planning

Job description

The London Borough of Barnet is on the lookout for a Team Manager to join their bustling Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) team in Colindale, London. This locum social work role pays £43.76 per hour with full-time core hours of 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday. However, flexibility around start and finish times is available, including the option for compressed work weeks and part-time positions. With an ongoing contract, you have the opportunity to immerse yourself in this essential role while enjoying adaptable working arrangements.

Perks and benefits

Get ready for perks galore! As a locum, you have the flexibility to tailor your work schedule to your lifestyle preferences, giving you the perfect balance between work and life. Alongside this, you will also enjoy the satisfaction of making a genuine difference as a pivotal part of the safeguarding team. There’s also the opportunity to expand your professional network through collaboration with a variety of partner agencies across police, health, and education sectors. To top it off, Colindale offers you a chance to work in a vibrant and diverse area of London, known for its excellent transport links and a welcoming community atmosphere.

What you will do

• Provide operational leadership to the MASH team, ensuring effective multi‑agency safeguarding practice
• Supervise, support, and manage staff including social workers, officers, and admin staff, offering regular reflective supervision
• Oversee workload allocation, ensuring referrals are triaged and screened efficiently and proportionately
• Monitor staff performance, address practice issues, and support professional development
• Oversee and quality assure all MASH assessments, screening decisions, and information‑sharing processes
• Authorise key safeguarding decisions, including thresholds for Section 17, Section 47, Early Help, and No Further Action
• Ensure compliance with statutory timescales, local safeguarding procedures, and national guidance
• Review and sign off complex cases, high‑risk referrals, and those requiring strategy discussions
• Lead effective multi‑agency collaboration, ensuring consistent engagement from police, health, education, and other partners
• Promote strong partnership working, ensuring information is shared lawfully, proportionately, and promptly
• Escalate serious safeguarding concerns to senior leaders where necessary
• Monitor performance data (timeliness, outcomes, thresholds) and implement service improvements
• Lead audits, dip‑samples, and reflective learning to improve practice quality
• Contribute to strategic planning for the safeguarding partnership
• Produce management reports for senior leadership and safeguarding boards
• Maintain strong communication channels with partner agencies, senior management, and frontline teams
• Provide guidance to external professionals who escalated concerns or request safeguarding advice
• Ensure clear communication with families when appropriate, promoting transparency and partnership

Living and working in Colindale is a fantastic opportunity, offering you the chance to be part of a vibrant community with easy access to the hustle and bustle of central London. With excellent transport links and a diverse array of shops, cafes, and recreational facilities, Colindale is a place that offers both career satisfaction and a fulfilling lifestyle. Dive into the dynamic and rewarding world of MASH in Barnet today!

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