Social Worker (Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub)

Hampshire County Council; Havant; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health Assured EAP

Generous annual leave

LGPS

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking a Social Worker for the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub in Havant. You will triage referrals, assess risk, and coordinate responses with partner agencies, using professional judgement over the phone in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes non-face-to-face work, with a focus on safeguarding children, teamwork, and continuous development within a supportive environment. Relocation assistance and strong benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Strong knowledge of child protection legislation and safeguarding procedures.
• Significant experience in statutory children’s social work, particularly in safeguarding.
• Ability to analyse complex information and make sound, evidence-based decisions.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working in a multi-agency setting.
• Resilient, emotionally intelligent, and committed to continuous professional development.

Responsibilities

• Complete multi-agency risk assessments and enhanced screening of safeguarding concerns.
• Undertake Section 47 and Section 17 enquiries to determine appropriate interventions.
• Screen referrals and assess levels of risk and need.
• Analyse historical and current concerns to inform decision-making.
• Liaise with partner agencies to gather information and coordinate responses.
• Provide professional advice to referrers and contribute to multi-agency solutions.

Skills

Social work

Child protection

Communication

Multi-agency

Decision making

Resilience

Professional development

Education

Social Work degree / SWE registration

Job description

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Social Worker (Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub)

Job Reference: HCC624732

Salary Range: £40,643 - £49,577 per annum, inclusive of Market Supplement of up to £4,500 per annum

Work Location: Public Service Plaza, Havant (Hybrid Working)

Contract Type: Permanent, temporary for 16 months or temporary for 9 months

Closing Date: 31 August 2026

Interview Date: 11 and 14 September 2026

The Role:

As a Social Worker in our Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), you’ll be part of a fast-paced, multi-disciplinary team based at our frontline contact centre in Havant. The MASH team is at the heart of our safeguarding work, triaging and assessing concerns to protect the most vulnerable children from harm, neglect, and abuse. Working closely with the Children’s Reception Team and partner agencies, you’ll ensure timely, informed, and effective responses to referrals.

This is a non-face-to-face role where your professional judgement, analytical skills, and ability to build relationships over the phone are key. You’ll assess complex information, determine risk levels, and recommend appropriate interventions, always striving for the best outcomes for children and families.

What you’ll do:

• Complete multi-agency risk assessments and enhanced screening of safeguarding concerns.
• Undertake Section 47 and Section 17 enquiries to determine appropriate interventions.
• Screen referrals and assess levels of risk and need.
• Analyse historical and current concerns to inform decision-making.
• Liaise with partner agencies to gather information and coordinate responses.
• Provide professional advice to referrers and contribute to multi-agency solutions.

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England. Due to the needs of the team, we’re unable to consider Newly Qualified Social Workers for this post.
• Strong knowledge of child protection legislation and safeguarding procedures.
• Significant experience in statutory children’s social work, particularly in safeguarding.
• Ability to analyse complex information and make sound, evidence-based decisions.
• Excellent communication skills and confidence working in a multi-agency setting.
• Resilient, emotionally intelligent, and committed to continuous professional development.

• Make a difference: Join a supportive, collaborative team that makes a real impact in children’s lives.
• Outstanding support: Benefit from regular, reflective supervision and a culture that values your voice.
• Career development: 5 personal development days per year and access to excellent learning opportunities through our DfE ‘Partner in Practice’ initiative.
• Relocation assistance: Up to £8,500 available for experienced UK-based Social Workers relocating to Hampshire (subject to management approval).
• Wellbeing support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package: Generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more informationhere .

Important: You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Other job titles you may be searching for: Child Protection Social Worker, Safeguarding Social Worker, Children’s Social Worker, MASH Practitioner, Duty and Assessment Social Worker, Front Door Social Worker.

Travel Requirements:

You may be required to visit other locations within Hampshire and therefore need to have the ability to travel, as necessary.

The post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reigion, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.