Social Worker - Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)

London Social Work for Children; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 42.000 - 54.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Welcome payment £2,500

Retention payments up to £4,000/year (

Zusammenfassung

Southwark Council is seeking four Social Workers to join the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) in Southwark, London, to assess referrals, identify risk and safeguard children and families. Based at Queens Road, Peckham, you will manage a balanced caseload in a supportive, multi-agency environment.

Candidates will hold a recognised Social Work qualification (or equivalent), be registered with Social Work England, and have ASYE experience with UK MASH exposure.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in identifying and assessing risks, needs and safeguarding concerns for children and families.
• Ability to analyse information from multiple sources to inform decisions.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Aufgaben

• Identify and assess risks, needs and safeguarding concerns for children and families.
• Conduct MASH intelligence checks with partner agencies and make recommendations on risk levels.
• Analyse and triangulate information from multiple sources to inform decision-making.
• Prepare and present cases at Threshold Meetings.
• Signpost and refer families to appropriate services and support networks.

Kenntnisse

Assessment and analytical skills

Communication

Partnership working

Risk assessment

Ausbildung

Social Work qualification (or equivalent)

ASYE

Jobbeschreibung

Posted 21st Oct, 2026

Location

Southwark

Working pattern

Full-time – 36 hours per week

Working arrangements

Office based

3rd Nov, 2026

Incentives

This role attracts a welcome payment of £2,500 (paid as £1,250 on appointment and £1,250 on successful completion of probation), plus retention payments of £3,000 per year for the first two years, increasing to £4,000 per year from year three.

About the role

Do you see yourself making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families? Southwark's Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is looking for four passionate and dedicated Social Workers to join an exceptional team and help make a difference for children and families across Southwark.

As a Social Worker within the MASH Team, you will manage a balanced caseload, undertaking high-quality screening and assessment of referrals whilst working collaboratively within a supportive, multi-agency environment that values collaboration and professional development. Based at Queens Road, Peckham, this is a fantastic opportunity to use your experience to identify risk, safeguard children, and support positive outcomes for families. Key responsibilities include:

• Identifying and assessing risks, needs, and safeguarding concerns for children and families
• Conducting MASH intelligence checks with partner agencies and making recommendations regarding risk levels
• Analysing and triangulating information from multiple sources to inform decision-making
• Preparing and presenting cases at Threshold Meetings
• Signposting and referring families to appropriate services and support networks

About you

The successful candidate will be an experienced Social Worker with a strong commitment to improving outcomes for children and tackling inequality, injustice, and racism. They will bring proven assessment and analytical skills, and a collaborative, proactive approach to partnership working. The ideal candidate will:

• Hold a recognised Social Work qualification (or equivalent)
• Be currently registered with Social Work England
• Have successfully completed the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE)
• Have experience working within a MASH Team in the UK
• Demonstrate strong assessment and analytical skills
• Have knowledge of child development, parenting capacity, environmental factors, and risk and protective factors affecting children
• Have experience of working with families in a diverse inner-London borough setting
• Demonstrate excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Show a commitment to improving outcomes for children and tackling inequality, injustice, and racism

Southwark Council is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities it serves. Through the Southwark Stands Together initiative, the council promotes equality, inclusion, and opportunity, and particularly welcomes applications from Black, Asian, and ethnically diverse communities. A Guaranteed Interview Scheme is available for current or former members of the Armed Forces, care-experienced candidates, and those who are disabled or living with a long-term health condition, provided the minimum requirements are met. This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, including a Children's Barred List check.

About Southwark

We are thelargestlocal authoritysocial landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.

At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.

At Southwark Children’s Services, we pride ourselves on doing our vital job differently. Our systemic, holistic, family-centred approach sits at the core of our values. And our endlessly supportive, collective, culture underpins everything we do to protect vulnerable children across our borough.

Southwark is a great place to grow and develop as a social worker. We continue to provide fantastic career progression opportunities. Supported by great partnerships and resources we are always growing and developing what we do through innovation, investment in our workforce and, most importantly, listening to children and families, and those that work with them.

Our offer to staff includes:

• competitive remuneration packages
• the opportunity to work in a vibrant borough in the heart of London with excellent access to Central London and easy transport links to the South East
• a multi-cultural and diverse working environment, which provides excellent opportunities for enhancing your skills
• modern digital plan with technology to support flexible working arrangements
• professional development and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities through an established and extensive learning and development plan and opportunities.
• opportunities to train as a Practice Educator and develop experience with student
• clinical practitioners attached to every team to support you as an individual and your work with children and families.
• culture of innovation and a ‘can do’ approach to problem solving in Social Care
• stable, supportive leadership; Southwark has a lower ratio of workers to managers than most local authorities
• small teams with supportive managers and manageable caseload
• travel season ticket loans, cycle scheme, essential user care parking permits and local government pension
• family friendly, flexible and agile working, from home or on-site
• wellbeing programme, HSF Health plan and eye care scheme, EAP employee assistance programme, confidential counselling and support, and access to subsidised HSF health plan

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