Social worker

Service Care Solutions; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 49,593; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Supportive team environment

Job summary

A leading social care provider is seeking a skilled Decision Maker - MASH for a part-time position in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. The role involves assessing referrals and ensuring effective collaboration among agencies. Ideal candidates will have experience in child protection or social care, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. The position offers a competitive rate of £36 per hour and flexible working hours.

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a similar role, preferably in child protection or social care.
• Strong understanding of child protection and children's social care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Triage referrals and make MASH enquiries.
• Provide direction to MASH Officers.
• Work closely with other agencies.

Skills

Experience in child protection

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

Decision Maker - MASH Part Time Contract. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Decision Maker - MASH to join our team on a part-time basis. The successful candidate will work on Wednesdays from 1:30pm to 5:00pm at a rate of £36 per hour. This is a hybrid role with some home working and some days spent at the Criminal Justice Centre in Northampton.

Responsibilities

• Triage referrals and make MASH enquiries
• Speak to parents and agencies to assess threshold for statutory child protection
• Provide direction to MASH Officers
• Make threshold recommendations
• Work closely with other agencies to ensure effective collaboration and communication

Requirements

• Experience of working in a similar role, preferably in child protection or social care
• Strong understanding of child protection and children's social care
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to think on your feet and work under pressure
• Familiarity with MASH processes and procedures

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of £36 per hour
• Part-time contract with flexible working hours
• Opportunity to work with a dedicated team in a dynamic and supportive environment
• Professional development opportunities

How to Apply

If you are a motivated and experienced social worker looking for a part-time opportunity, please contact Delanie at [e-mail] or 01772 208964 to discuss this role further. Please note that all candidates will be required to undergo current vetting before being considered for this position.