Social Worker - MASH Team - Cambridgeshire - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social work agency is seeking a Social Worker for the MASH team in Cambridgeshire. This full-time locum position offers £38 per hour for 37 hours per week, primarily in-office work. Responsibilities include engaging with families, liaising with agencies, and making critical child welfare decisions. The role promises professional growth and networking opportunities while maintaining a balanced work-life dynamic.

Benefits

Hourly Salary of £38

Professional Growth Opportunities

Networking Opportunities

Work-Life Balance

Qualifications

• Experience working within a Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) environment.
• Understanding of threshold applications and case trajectory within children’s services.
• Ability to articulate recommendations and decisions.

Responsibilities

• Screen contacts and engage with families to provide recommendations for child welfare.
• Liaise with partner agencies and maintain professional communication.
• Advocate and support the needs of children with precision and care.

Skills

Child welfare decision-making

Collaborative working with agencies

Understanding of the Children Act

Communication skills

Job description

Social Worker – MASH Team in Cambridgeshire (UK), earning £38 per hour. This locum opportunity spans 13 weeks and is a full-time role across 37 hours a week, 2-3 days in the office. Immerse yourself in the community at the Cambridgeshire Police Headquarters in Huntingdon and contribute within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) team.

As a Social Worker in this setting, you will be at the heart of making critical decisions that elevate and protect the welfare of vulnerable children and their families. This temporary position offers the right balance of challenge and reward, collaborating with a professional team dedicated to making a difference.

Perks and benefits

• Hourly Salary: £38 per hour. Locum work provides scheduling flexibility and financial assurance.
• Professional Growth: Experience in a fast-paced environment, sharpening skills and expanding career horizons.
• Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with a diverse range of partners and professionals, enriching your network.
• Work-Life Balance: Greater control over your schedule to pursue interests outside of work while meeting role hours.

What you will do

• Screen contacts and engage with parents and families to provide informed recommendations for the welfare of children.
• Liaise with partner agencies and work collaboratively with professionals and the public, ensuring communication is professional and respectful.
• Articulate the reasons behind recommendations, with a strong grounding in the Children Act and relevant regulations affecting children and families.
• Demonstrate an understanding of threshold applications and case trajectory within children’s services.
• Work with other teams and services to advocate and support the needs of children with precision and care.

Join us where urban vibrancy meets tranquil countryside. Cambridgeshire offers a balance of professional fulfilment and personal exploration.

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