Social Worker - Team Manager - Multi-agency Safeguarding Hub (mash) in Slough, Berkshire

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Job Title: Social Worker - Team Manager - Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
Location: Slough
Pay Rate: £42 per hour
Contract: Ongoing, Full-time

Job Description:

Dive into an exciting leadership role as a Social Worker Team Manager within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) in bustling Slough. Offering a competitive hourly rate of £42, this full-time ongoing position lets you steer a committed team of social workers in a mission to safeguard and protect vulnerable children and families. With the chance to hone your management skills in a dynamic, multi-agency framework, this opportunity promises both professional growth and personal fulfillment.

Perks and benefits:

• Enjoy competitive pay that recognises your expertise and dedication. Benefit from a salary that truly values your skills and efforts, setting you on a rewarding financial path.
• This opportunity provides the ideal platform for professional growth in a fulfilling role. Take the lead and grow in a setting that encourages development and advanced learning.
• Flexible shifts mean you can balance your personal and work life with ease. Enjoy the freedom of flexible working to pursue both personal care and career ambitions.
• Join a vibrant work environment where support and teamwork are at the forefront. Be part of an energetic team where collaboration is celebrated and support is available at every step.
• Experience the variety and challenge each day brings, broadening your skills and making a real difference. Embrace a role that brings new challenges and rewarding experiences every day, allowing you to really make a difference in the community.

What you will do:

• Provide strong leadership, professional guidance, and supervision to a team of qualified Social Workers and MASH officers, fostering a supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Allocate and prioritise referrals and cases, ensuring all safeguarding concerns are assessed promptly and appropriately in line with statutory guidance and local procedures.
• Oversee and review threshold decisions on cases, ensuring decisions are robust, evidence-based, and compliant with child protection legislation.
• Coordinate multi-agency information sharing and collaborative working with partners including Health, Police, Education, and the Voluntary Sector to facilitate early identification and assessment of risks.
• Lead and facilitate multi-agency discussions and threshold meetings to determine the level of intervention required and ensure effective safeguarding responses.
• Promote continuous professional development and reflective practice within the team to maintain high standards of social work and service delivery.
• Prepare and present detailed reports for case conferences, court proceedings, and other relevant forums, ensuring documentation is accurate and child-focused.
• Monitor team performance and contribute to quality assurance frameworks to drive improvements in safeguarding practice.
• Support the implementation of flexible working arrangements to balance team members’ professional and personal commitments.

Person Specification:

• Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Work England.
• Proven experience in social work leadership, preferably within a MASH or safeguarding context.
• Extensive knowledge of childcare legislation, statutory guidance, and child development principles.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to evaluate complex safeguarding information and make informed judgements.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with children, families, and multi-agency partners.
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practice and promoting equality and diversity.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure while maintaining a high standard of practice.

Come and lead a passionate team in Slough, a thriving town known for its diversity and strong community spirit. With excellent transport links to London and a wealth of cultural and leisure facilities, Slough offers a fantastic work-life balance, making it a great place to live, work, and unwind.

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