Social Worker |MASH Team |Dudley| £38 per hour

Tripod Partners; Dudley; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated consultant

Wide job network across 150+ bodies

Payroll service

Free DBS and compliance service

Referral bonus

Job summary

Tripod Partners is seeking a Social Worker for the MASH Team in Dudley to assess referrals, safeguard children, and coordinate with partner agencies. You will work in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities and using sound professional judgment.

Applicants must have a Social Work qualification, Social Work England registration, and Enhanced DBS clearance. The locum role offers £38 per hour, full-time hours, and an agency contract in Dudley.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with relevant Social Work experience.
• Experience in MASH/Front Door/Children’s Safeguarding environment is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation and procedures.
• Excellent assessment, analytical and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess and respond to referrals in the MASH context.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to safeguard children and young people.
• Conduct timely assessments, risk assessments and safeguarding decisions.
• Maintain accurate records and compliance with DBS checks.
• Engage with families and multi-agency professionals to coordinate support.

Skills

Social Work experience

MASH / Front Door

Safeguarding procedures

Analytical & decision-making

Interagency collaboration

Social Work England registration

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Social Worker needed for our MASH Team in Dudley - paying £38 ph!

• Location: Dudley
• Rate: £38 per hour
• Contract: Locum / Agency Contract
• Hours: Full-Time

About the role

As a MASH Social Worker, you will be responsible for assessing and responding to referrals, working collaboratively with partner agencies, and ensuring that children and young people receive appropriate support and safeguarding intervention.

You will need to be confident working in a fast-paced environment, managing competing priorities, and making sound professional decisions regarding safeguarding and risk.

Key Responsibilities

• Qualified Social Worker with relevant Social Work experience.
• Previous experience working within a MASH / Front Door / Children’s Safeguarding environment is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding procedures and legislation.
• Excellent assessment, analytical and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work effectively with children, families and multi‑agency professionals.
• Social Work England registration.
• Enhanced DBS clearance.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with a recognized Social Work qualification.
• Registered with the relevant professional body.
• Previous experience within a MASH, Assessment, Duty & Assessment, or Front Door service.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation, child protection procedures, and statutory guidance.
• Excellent analytical, decision‑making, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, multi‑agency environment.

Working with Tripod Partners offers you a number of benefits including:

• Your own dedicated specialist consultant
• Access to the widest variety of jobs across 150 authorities and private organisations throughout the UK
• Prompt and reliable payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• £500 referral fees