Team Manager - MASH

Opus People Solutions; Northampton; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Opus People Solutions Limited, recruiting on behalf of Northamptonshire Children's Trust, seeks an experienced MASH Team Manager to lead the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub in Northampton. You will oversee screening, decision-making and referrals for children and families, ensuring timely safeguarding responses and strong safeguarding practices.

The role offers hybrid working (2 days in office, 3 days remote) on a temporary basis, with a 37-hour week and an hourly rate of £42 umbrella, delivering

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• ASYE completed with at least 3 years' permanent experience as a statutory Children's Social Worker.
• Significant experience within Children's Services, including MASH, Assessment, or Safeguarding teams.
• Previous Management or Supervisory experience within a Social Work setting.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding procedures, and statutory guidance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub.
• Oversee the assessment and screening of referrals relating to children and families.
• Provide clear management oversight and support to social workers and practitioners.
• Ensure safeguarding concerns are identified and responded to effectively and promptly.
• Work in partnership with internal teams and external agencies to promote positive outcomes for children.
• Monitor performance, quality assurance, and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Support service development and drive continuous improvement within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Communication

Multi-agency collaboration

Team management

Education

Social Work degree

ASYE completed

Job description

Opus People Solutions are recruiting on behalf of Northamptonshire Children's Trust for an experienced and motivated MASH Team Manager to lead and support a busy Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Manager to oversee the effective screening, decision-making, and management of referrals concerning children and families, ensuring timely and proportionate safeguarding responses. You will provide leadership to a dedicated team while working collaboratively with partner agencies to deliver the best possible outcomes for children.

Location: Criminal Justice Centre, 700 Pavilion Drive, Northampton, NN4 7SL

Rate: £42.00 per hour (Umbrella rate)

Contract: Temporary

Hours: 37 hours per week

Office Requirements: Hybrid Working - 2 days office-based, 3 days remote

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub.
• Oversee the assessment and screening of referrals relating to children and families.
• Provide clear management oversight and support to social workers and practitioners.
• Ensure safeguarding concerns are identified and responded to effectively and promptly.
• Work in partnership with internal teams and external agencies to promote positive outcomes for children.
• Monitor performance, quality assurance, and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Support service development and drive continuous improvement within the team.

About You

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• DfE ASYE completed with at least 3 years' permanent experience as a statutory Children's Social Worker.
• Significant experience within Children's Services, including MASH, Assessment, or Safeguarding teams.
• Previous Management or Supervisory experience within a Social Work setting.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, safeguarding procedures, and statutory guidance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced multi-agency environment.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.

A DBS check may be applicable for this role, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.