Team Manager - Qualified Social Worker - MASH

Pertemps; Wigan; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An agency supporting social work leadership is looking for a Team Manager to oversee a MASH team in Greater Manchester. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a background in safeguarding, and experience in multi-agency collaboration. This role involves making timely decisions on safeguarding referrals and providing support to team members to protect vulnerable children and families.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Referral bonuses & incentives

Ongoing compliance support

Weekly payroll

Qualifications

• 4+ years’ post-qualifying experience in safeguarding or assessment teams.
• Strong understanding of child protection legislation.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and management of the MASH team.
• Make evidence-based decisions on safeguarding referrals.
• Chair strategy discussions with partners.
• Lead on multi-agency collaboration.

Skills

Leadership skills

Decision-making

Communication skills

Risk assessment

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England

Job description

Team Manager – MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub)

Greater Manchester
£42 per hour (agency)
Are you an experienced Social Work leader with a passion for safeguarding and strategic decision-making? We’re looking for a Team Manager to lead a highly motivated and professional MASH team, supporting frontline decision-making that protects vulnerable children and families across Greater Manchester. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a fast-paced, multi-agency environment, where your leadership directly contributes to early intervention and positive outcomes.

You’ll lead a team of experienced social workers, offering support, supervision, and oversight to ensure timely and appropriate responses to safeguarding concerns. You\'ll collaborate with partner agencies, manage risk, and maintain oversight of decision-making in line with legislation, policy, and best practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clear leadership and day-to-day management of the MASH team
• Make timely, evidence-based decisions on safeguarding referrals
• Chair strategy discussions and ensure thresholds for intervention are applied consistently
• Lead on multi-agency collaboration, fostering strong relationships with partners including health, education, and police
• Provide reflective supervision and coaching to team members
• Ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities, local procedures, and quality standards

Who we’re looking for:

• Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England
• 4+ years’ post-qualifying experience, ideally with MASH, safeguarding, or frontline assessment teams
• Strong understanding of thresholds, child protection legislation, and effective multi-agency working
• Proven leadership or management experience
• Confident decision-maker with excellent communication and risk assessment skills
• Passionate about improving outcomes for children and families

Why work through Pertemps?

• A dedicated consultant with access to exclusive roles nationwide
• Simple, online registration
• Referral bonuses & incentives
• Ongoing compliance & admin support
• Weekly, reliable payroll
• Transparent communication and support throughout your contract

Easily commutable from: Manchester, Salford, Trafford, Stockport, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale, Wigan, Warrington, Liverpool, Bolton, Blackburn, Macclesfield, Tameside, Preston, Chester, St Helens, Widnes, and more.

Not the right fit? We recruit for Team Managers, Service Managers, Senior Practitioners, and frontline roles across Children’s and Adults’ Services, including MASH, CLA, CIN, CP, Fostering, Localities, Court Work, and more.

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