Social Worker, 37hpw (MASH)

South Tyneside Council; South Tyneside; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

South Tyneside Council is seeking a Social Worker to join the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) in South Tyneside. You will contribute to triage, screening and rapid assessment of safeguarding referrals for children and families, collaborating with partner agencies.

The role is a full-time position with a defined career grade, offering progression and an emphasis on restorative and relational practice in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Screening and response to referrals about children and families in South Tyneside.

Responsibilities

• Screen and respond to safeguarding referrals for children and families in the MASH.

Job description

Social Worker, 37 hpw (MASH)

Children and Families Services, Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) South Tyneside

Salary Range: SCP 28, £40,444 to SCP 36, £48,738 per annum, career grade (Inclusive of retention payments, subject to review in March 2028) Progression bars at £42,123, £44,253 and £46,579, depending on experience

The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is an integrated single point of access in South Tyneside providing multi-agency triage and assessment of safeguarding enquiries and requests for support relating to children and their families.

As a Social Worker in the MASH you will play a key role in the daily screening and response to referrals about children living in the South Tyneside area, alongside a well established team of multi-agency partners.

Our June 2026 Ofsted inspection found that services for children and families have improved significantly, supported by a ‘child-focused, stable, skilled and consistent workforce’ committed to restorative and relational practice.

In South Tyneside our children and families are at the forefront of everything we do. We want every child and family to feel supported in times of need and empowered to make the right decisions. We take pride in our social work teams, where staff are valued and supported and where we work together to drive this vision forward. If you hold the same values, believe you can make the difference and are looking to join a team who will deliver and support, then look no further.

We offer an excellent benefits package and further information is available here - www.southtyneside.gov.uk/workinghere

South Tyneside Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure will be sought along with other relevant pre-employment checks.

We do not currently offer skilled worker visa sponsorship.

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Closing date: Noon, 16 October 2026.

Interview dates are to be confirmed but will look to give 14 days’ notice if possible.