Social Worker - MASH (permanent)

Slough Children First; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Agile working

Flexible working policies

Friendly environment

Job summary

Slough Children First is seeking a Social Worker for the MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub) within the Referral & Assessment service in Slough. The role focuses on safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children, coordinating with partner agencies to identify risks early and plan effective actions to protect vulnerable children.

The post offers hybrid working with a minimum of three days per week in the office, along with training and development opportunities and a friendly, supportive

Job description

Are you passionate about promoting and safeguarding the wellbeing and interest of the child? Then we have a Social Worker role available for you in the MASH team in Referral & Assessment service.

The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is the first point of contact for all potential safeguarding concerns in relation to children. MASH is a co-located team which brings together agencies and their information, to identify risks to and needs of children at the earliest possible point and respond with the most effective and joined up actions. The purpose of MASH is to make the right decisions for the right families at the right time. This in turn will ensure timely and necessary actions to improve the outcomes for vulnerable children.

We work on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of 3 days per week based in the office.

If You’re Looking For a New Challenge And Want To Be Part Of An Exciting Journey To Turn Children’s Services Around In Slough, Then Come And Join Us. In Return, We Can Offer You

• Training and development opportunities
• Agile working supported by technology
• Flexible working policies
• Friendly working environment and great colleagues.

Slough is one of the UK’s most diverse and well‑connected towns, offering a vibrant place to live and work just outside London. Ongoing regeneration and investment have enhanced local amenities, public spaces and employment opportunities, while the cost of living remains more affordable than central London. With direct trains to Central London in under 20 minutes and excellent road links via the M4, M25 and M40, Slough is an accessible and welcoming location to build your career.

Our Values and Commitment

We are driven by our vision to ensure Happy, Safe & Loved, Thriving children and young people. Our work is guided by strong values — being child focused, honest and respectful, improving constantly, looking ahead, and delivering together.

We are looking for people who share these values and are passionate about making a positive difference. In return, we offer a supportive, inclusive environment where collaboration, learning and care truly matter.

If this reflects who you are, we would love to hear from you!

Social Worker - MASH (permanent)

Observatory House, 25 Windsor road, Slough, Berkshire, United Kingdom

SL1 2EL

£46,253 to £51,795 per year

Permanent - Full-time

Posted 6 days ago

Closing date: 21/10/2026

Job reference: DR1601923ObsSWM