Team Manager

Opus People Solutions Ltd; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency has an exciting opportunity for a Team Manager to join a Children's MASH Assessment team in Cambridge. The role involves reviewing referrals, monitoring team performance, and providing guidance. Candidates must have at least 3 years of social work experience. This is a hybrid position with competitive hourly pay of £44.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a social worker.

Responsibilities

• Review referrals to MASH and evaluate outcomes.
• Monitor performance against targets and manage training.
• Provide oversight and guidance for team performance.
• Chair MASH meetings and evaluate case priorities.
• Liaise with partner agencies for timely responses.

Skills

Social work experience

Job description

Overview

Opus people solutions on behalf of Cambridge County Council have an exciting opportunity for a Team Manager to join their Children\'s MASH Assessment team.

Job Title: Team Manager - MASH

Length of assignment: 3 Months
Hours per week: 37
Hourly rate: £44
Location: Huntgindon, Cambridge
Remote/Office based: Hybrid

Key Responsibilities

• Review all incoming referrals to MASH, ensuring each is properly allocated, assessed, and outcomes are evaluated.
• Sign off on decisions and outcomes based on threshold assessments.
• Monitor team performance against targets, manage staffing issues, and handle training and professional development.
• Provide oversight, guidance, and development to ensure high-quality performance and growth.
• Chair MASH meetings to evaluate case priorities, coordinate with teams (social care, early help, etc.), and discuss ongoing cases.
• Engage with partner agencies to ensure integrated, timely, and appropriate responses.
• Liaise daily with internal services (e.g., social care, early help teams) and represent MASH at MARAC (Multi-Agency Risk Assessment Conferences) meetings.

Qualifications / Requirements

• 3 years Social worker experience.