Social Worker MASH (Children's) - Wolverhamtpon

Caritas Recruitment Limited; Bilston; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Children’s MASH Social Worker to join Wolverhampton Children’s Services’ busy MASH team. The role involves screening and assessing referrals, gathering information from partners, and making safeguarding decisions.

You will be a Social Work England registered professional with post‑qualification experience in Children’s Services, including MASH, Front Door, Assessment or Safeguarding.

Qualifications

• Social Work England registration is required.
• Qualified Social Worker with post-qualification experience within Children’s Services.
• Experience in MASH, Front Door, Assessment, or Safeguarding.
• Strong risk assessment and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi‑agency setting.

Responsibilities

• Undertake effective screening and assessment of referrals.
• Gather and analyse information from partner agencies to inform decision‑making.
• Identify levels of risk and need, ensuring appropriate safeguarding measures are in place.
• Make timely recommendations and decisions regarding next steps for children and families.
• Work collaboratively with multi‑agency partners to achieve positive outcomes.

Skills

Strong risk assessment and decision‑dr

Education

Social Work England registration

Job description

Children's MASH Experienced Social Worker

Wolverhampton Children's Services
Children's Services
£30.57 per hour (Umbrella)
Full-Time - 37 Hours Per Week

Caritas Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Children's MASH Social Worker to join a busy and supportive Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified and experienced social worker who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about safeguarding children and supporting families at the earliest point of intervention.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake effective screening and assessment of referrals.
• Gather and analyse information from partner agencies to inform decision-making.
• Identify levels of risk and need, ensuring appropriate safeguarding measures are in place.
• Make timely recommendations and decisions regarding next steps for children and families.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to achieve positive outcomes.

Requirements

• Social Work England registration.
• Qualified Social Worker with post-qualification experience within Children’s Services.
• Previous MASH, Front Door, Assessment, or Safeguarding experience.
• Strong risk assessment and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multi-agency setting.