Social Worker - MASH Team - Lewisham

Caritas Recruitment Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Supervision framework

Flexible working

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Job summary

Caritas Recruitment Limited is seeking a dedicated Social Worker to join Lewisham's MASH team, focusing on safeguarding children and families. You will collaborate with partner agencies to assess concerns and plan interventions that promote welfare.

Key duties include conducting assessments, developing safeguarding plans, providing direct family support, maintaining case records, and contributing to regular case discussions and multi-agency learning.

Qualifications

• A recognized social work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, DipSW, or equivalent).
• Registration with Social Work England (or equivalent).
• Demonstrable experience in child protection and safeguarding.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for multi-agency work.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough assessments of children and families in need of support.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to gather information and develop safeguarding plans.
• Provide direct support and intervention to families, ensuring needs are met.
• Maintain accurate documentation in line with local and national standards.
• Participate in regular team meetings and case discussions to share insights and best practices.

Skills

Social Work

Child Protection

Communication

Analytical Thinking

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Join our dedicated team as a Social Worker within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) in Lewisham, where you will play a pivotal role in safeguarding children and families. As a key member of our team, you will collaborate with various agencies to assess and respond to safeguarding concerns, ensuring the welfare of vulnerable individuals in our community. Your expertise will help shape effective interventions and support services, making a real difference in the lives of those we serve.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Conducting thorough assessments of children and families in need of support.
• Collaborating with partner agencies to gather information and develop comprehensive safeguarding plans.
• Providing direct support and intervention to families, ensuring their needs are met.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date documentation in line with local and national standards.
• Participating in regular team meetings and case discussions to share insights and best practices.

To be successful in this role, you will need to possess the following qualifications and skills:

• A recognized social work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, DipSW, or equivalent).
• Registration with Social Work England.
• Demonstrable experience in child protection and safeguarding.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a multi-agency environment.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits to support your professional development and well-being, including:

• Access to ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A supportive supervision framework.
• Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme.