Social Worker – MASH: Safeguarding & Multi-Agency Impact

Southwark Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome payment of £2,500 (£1,250 on,

Retention payments of £3,000 per year

Job summary

Southwark Council’s Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is recruiting four Social Workers to support safeguarding for children and families in Southwark. The role involves screening referrals, assessing risk, and coordinating responses with partner agencies.

You will analyse information from multiple sources, present cases at Threshold Meetings, and provide guidance to families and professionals, with emphasis on reducing inequality and improving outcomes.

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England.
• ASYE completion.
• Experience working in a MASH team in the UK.
• Strong assessment and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of child development, parenting capacity, environmental factors, and risk and protective factors affecting children.
• Experience of working with families in a diverse inner-London borough setting.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Collaborative and proactive partnership approach.
• Commitment to improving outcomes and tackling inequality, injustice, and racism.

Responsibilities

• Manage a balanced caseload and undertake high-quality screening and assessment of referrals.
• Identify and assess risks, needs, and safeguarding concerns for children and families.
• Conduct MASH intelligence checks with partner agencies and make recommendations regarding risk levels.
• Analyse and triangulate information from multiple sources to inform decision-making.
• Prepare and present cases at Threshold Meetings.
• Provide advice, guidance, and information to families and professionals.
• Signpost and refer families to appropriate services and support networks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Risk assessment

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Southwark Council’s Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is recruiting four Social Workers to support safeguarding for children and families in Southwark. The role involves screening referrals, assessing risk, and coordinating responses with partner agencies.

You will analyse information from multiple sources, present cases at Threshold Meetings, and provide guidance to families and professionals, with emphasis on reducing inequality and improving outcomes.