Social Worker - MASH

Peterborough First group; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterborough First Group is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join our MASH team in Peterborough. You will triage new referrals, assess information and collaborate with partner agencies to determine the right intervention and support for children.

Joining a supportive and established team, you will apply professional judgement and maintain a child-centered focus while balancing pace and accuracy in decision making.

Qualifications

• You will be a qualified Social Worker with a current Social Work England registration.
• You have strong leadership skills and a passion for continuous improvement.
• You are able to work confidently with internal and external partners.
• You are experienced while still being willing to learn new things and maintain your own continuing professional development.
• You have an in depth knowledge of the legal and policy frameworks and guidance that inform and mandate social work practice in Children's Services.

Responsibilities

• Triage new referrals for children and assess information.
• Work closely with partner agencies to determine the right intervention and support.
• Apply professional judgement to thresholds and make timely decisions.
• Collaborate with Team Managers to ensure children receive the right support.
• Contribute to a stable, supportive team environment.

Skills

Leadership

Partnership working

CPD

Legal frameworks knowledge

Job description

All about the Role

Are you an experienced Social Worker looking for a fast-paced role where you can make a real difference for children and families?

Joining our MASH team, you'll triage new referrals, assess information and work closely with partner agencies to make timely decisions about the right intervention and support for children.

You'll use your professional judgement to apply thresholds and make informed decisions, often working at pace while keeping the needs of children at the heart of everything you do.

You'll be joining a supportive and established team, working both independently and collaboratively with colleagues and Team Managers to help ensure children receive the right support at the right time.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join a stable team who has children at the heart of all decision making.

All about our Team

The Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is based at Sand Martin House and co-located with Police, Health, Education, Housing, Independent Domestic Violence Advocates, Early Help Hub and the Assessment Service. The MASH triages new referrals for children and makes a decision as to whether intervention and support is required for children and families. The team includes a Service Manager, Team Managers, Senior Practitioners, Social Workers and Children's Advice and Information Officers.

All about You

• You will be a qualified Social Worker with a current Social Work England registration.
• You have strong leadership skills and a passion for continuous improvement.
• You are able to work confidently with internal and external partners.
• You are experienced while still being willing to learn new things and maintain your own continuing professional development.
• You have an in depth knowledge of the legal and policy frameworks and guidance that inform and mandate social work practice in Children's Services.

Our Commitments

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to fostering diversity, advancing equity, and building an inclusive workplace for everyone. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and particularly encourage those from underrepresented groups, including disabled people, care leavers, and individuals from minority ethnic communities. Your unique perspectives and experiences are encouraged and valued and will play a vital role in our success.

We are committed to making our recruitment process as accessible as possible. If you are a person who has or considers yourself to have a disability and you require reasonable adjustments to the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Appointment to this post will be subject to the outcome of an Enhanced Disclosure obtained through the Disclosure and Barring Service. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.