Social Worker - Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)

Southwark Council; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome payment of £2,500 (£1,250 on,

Retention payments of £3,000 per year

Job summary

Southwark Council’s Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is recruiting four Social Workers to support safeguarding for children and families in Southwark. The role involves screening referrals, assessing risk, and coordinating responses with partner agencies.

You will analyse information from multiple sources, present cases at Threshold Meetings, and provide guidance to families and professionals, with emphasis on reducing inequality and improving outcomes.

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England.
• ASYE completion.
• Experience working in a MASH team in the UK.
• Strong assessment and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of child development, parenting capacity, environmental factors, and risk and protective factors affecting children.
• Experience of working with families in a diverse inner-London borough setting.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Collaborative and proactive partnership approach.
• Commitment to improving outcomes and tackling inequality, injustice, and racism.

Responsibilities

• Manage a balanced caseload and undertake high-quality screening and assessment of referrals.
• Identify and assess risks, needs, and safeguarding concerns for children and families.
• Conduct MASH intelligence checks with partner agencies and make recommendations regarding risk levels.
• Analyse and triangulate information from multiple sources to inform decision-making.
• Prepare and present cases at Threshold Meetings.
• Provide advice, guidance, and information to families and professionals.
• Signpost and refer families to appropriate services and support networks.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Risk assessment

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Why Southwark?

Do you see yourself making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families?

Do you see yourself making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families?

Can you use your experience to identify risk, safeguard children, and support positive outcomes for families?

Does the idea of joining a supportive, multi-agency team that values collaboration and professional development appeal to you?

If so, we have the perfect role for you.

Our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is looking for 4 passionate and dedicated Social Workers to join our exceptional team and help make a difference for children and families across Southwark.

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage a balanced caseload and undertake high-quality screening and assessment of referrals.
• Identify and assess risks, needs, and safeguarding concerns for children and families.
• Conduct MASH intelligence checks with partner agencies and make recommendations regarding risk levels.
• Analyse and triangulate information from multiple sources to inform decision-making.
• Prepare and present cases at Threshold Meetings.
• Provide advice, guidance, and information to families and professionals.
• Signpost and refer families to appropriate services and support networks.

What We're Looking For

To Be Successful In This Role, You Will Demonstrate

• A recognised Social Work qualification (or equivalent).
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Successful completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).
• Experience working within a MASH Team in the UK.
• Strong assessment and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of child development, parenting capacity, environmental factors, and risk and protective factors affecting children.
• Experience of working with families in a diverse inner-London borough setting.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A collaborative and proactive approach to partnership working.
• A commitment to improving outcomes for children and tackling inequality, injustice, and racism

For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.

Contact Information

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Avion Grant at [e-mail]

Benefits And More Information

https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/

Additional Information

• You must have experience of direct social work with children and their families (including a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England)
• 36 hours per week.
• Location: Queens Road, Peckham, London SE15 2HP.
• x 4 Permament positions.
• This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, including a Children's Barred List check.
• These posts attract a £2,500 welcome payment (£1,250 on appointment and £1,250 on successful completion of probation); and Retention payments of £3,000 per year for the first two years, increasing to £4,000 per year from year three.

Recruitment Timeline

• Closing date: 11:59pm on 3 November 2026.
• Shortlisting: To be confirmed.
• Interviews: To be confirmed.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early should a sufficient number of applications be received. Early applications are encouraged.

Diversity and Inclusion

Southwark Council is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Through our Southwark Stands Together initiative, we promote equality, inclusion and opportunity. We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian and ethnically diverse communities.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements may be guaranteed an interview if they are:

• Current or former members of the Armed Forces
• Care experienced
• Disabled or living with a long-term health condition

Important Information

Southwark Council will only contact candidates through official recruitment channels. We will never request passport details, proof of address, National Insurance details, bank details or payment during the application stage. These checks are completed only after an offer of employment has been made. If you are unsure whether a communication is genuine, please contact [e-mail] before sharing personal information.

Attachments

• Job Description and Person Specification - Social Worker, MASH