SOCIAL WORKER - Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council is hiring Grade 8 Social Workers to join the Children's Services MASH team. The role involves conducting timely risk assessments and participating in multi-agency strategy discussions for safeguarding actions.

This position is office-based with no case holding, focusing on a fast-paced work environment. Candidates must be a Registered Social Worker and equipped to handle the dynamic nature of safeguarding cases.

The role offers a market supplement of £5,000 per annum, reviewed annually, and requires registration with Social Care Wales.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Social Worker for this post.
• Experience with multi-agency discussions and safeguarding actions is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct timely risk assessments of contacts/referrals to the MASH.
• Identify at-risk individuals early and engage in strategy discussions.
• Ensure safeguarding actions are implemented.

Skills

Registered Social Worker

Risk assessment skills

Job description

Cardiff is a vibrant multi-cultural city and this is reflected in the many issues referred to the service. As a Worker in the MASH you could be involved in case discussions with various professionals including police, health and politicians, decision making at a critical early point.

About the job

This is an exciting time to be joining the team with the introduction of the Social Service & Wellbeing Act (SSWB Act) and the development of the Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) which means the team is based in a co-located unit at Cardiff Bay Police Station with partner agencies engaged in the Safeguarding agenda.

Fast paced, office based, no case holding but with a constantly changing work load the Children's Services MASH team is looking to recruit suitably experienced Grade 8 Social Workers.

What We Are Looking For From You

The work involves timely risk assessment of contacts / referrals to the MASH and the early identification of those at risk including multi agency strategy discussions for decision making and safeguarding actions.

It is essential you are a Registered Social Worker for this post.

Additional Information

With effect from 1st April 2026, this post attract a market supplement of £5,000 per annum full time equivalent.

This payment is reviewed on a 12 monthly basis.

This post has a requirement for registration with Social Care Wales.

This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced checks.

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.

Important Information

• Job Category: Social Services - Childrens
• Working Pattern/Contract Type: Full Time Permanent