Social Worker - MASH / Assessments

Leaders In Care Ltd; Wales; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Leaders In Care Ltd is seeking an experienced Social Worker for their MASH/Assessment Team in South East Wales. This key frontline role involves making critical decisions that impact support for vulnerable families, with a strong emphasis on collaboration with health, education, and police services. Enjoy a long-term contract with competitive pay and extensive support from management, along with flexible working options and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Long-term contract offering consistency

Ongoing training and reflective supervision

Flexible working arrangements

Priority access to future opportunities

£500 referral bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in MASH or Assessment Team is essential.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent understanding of safeguarding thresholds and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Make informed decisions to shape intervention for vulnerable children.
• Engage with multi-agency partners to ensure appropriate safeguarding.
• Conduct initial assessments with clear handovers for longer term support.

Skills

Assessment

Analytical Skills

Safeguarding Knowledge

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Registered with Social Care Wales

Job description

Flexibility | Strong Multi-Agency Hub | Supportive Management | Long-Term Contract | Competitive Pay (Loyalty Bonuses)

We are currently working with a large, well-structured local authority in South East Wales seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their MASH/Assessment Team. This is a pivotal frontline role at the point of referral, where your decisions shape the direction of intervention and support for vulnerable children and families.

Working in a Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), you’ll work closely with professionals from health, education, police, and early help services to gather information, make informed decisions, and ensure appropriate safeguarding responses. The team also covers initial assessments and short-term interventions, with clear handovers to longer-term teams when needed.

Key Benefits:

• Long-term contract offering consistency and stability
• Well-established MASH with clear processes and multi-agency cooperation
• Manageable caseloads with clear thresholds and decision-making pathways
• Excellent support from experienced team managers and senior practitioners
• Ongoing access to training and reflective supervision
• Flexible working arrangements (including remote working options)
• Competitive pay rates
• £500 referral bonus for recommending a colleague
• Priority access to future opportunities through Leaders in Care
• Regular check-ins to ensure your well-being and support needs are met

About You:

• Qualified Social Worker
• Registered with Social Care Wales
• Previous experience in a MASH, Duty or Assessment Team essential
• Confident working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong assessment and analytical skills
• Excellent understanding of safeguarding thresholds and statutory responsibilities
• Able to work effectively with multi-agency partners and under pressure

If you are an experienced Assessment or MASH Social Worker looking for a stable, rewarding contract in South East Wales, we’d be happy to tell you more.

For further details or to apply, contact Nathan: Call: 07401 281738 Email: [e-mail]