Social Worker - Mash (multi-agency Safeguarding Hub) in Newham, Gloucestershire

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Social Worker – MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub)

Location: Newham Dockside, UK
Salary: £37.52 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing | Full-Time or Part-Time

Safeguarding Starts with You

Are you an experienced social worker with a passion for early intervention and safeguarding? Join the MASH Team at Newham Dockside, where you will be at the frontline of child protection, making critical decisions that ensure the safety and well-being of vulnerable children and families.

This is a pivotal opportunity to be part of a fast-paced, multi-agency hub where collaboration and swift action are at the heart of our practice. Whether you're looking for a full-time commitment or flexible part-time hours, this role provides both professional challenge and meaningful impact.

Key Benefits:

• Flexible Working Options: Choose full-time or part-time to fit your lifestyle and personal commitments

• Competitive Hourly Rate: £37.52 per hour, reflecting the significance and urgency of your role

• Professional Growth: Enhance your decision-making, assessment, and multi-agency coordination skills in a dynamic environment

• Supportive Culture: Work within a reflective team that promotes resilience, peer support, and best practice sharing

Key Responsibilities:

• Triage and Risk Assessment: Review and assess incoming contacts and referrals using sound professional judgement and applying Newham’s Threshold Document

• Safeguarding Strategy: Work closely with key partners including Police, Health, Education, and other agencies to determine thresholds, share intelligence, and agree on next steps

• Timely Decision-Making: Provide prompt and robust recommendations in line with the London Child Protection Procedures to safeguard children at risk

• Information Management: Ensure information sharing follows best practice and GDPR, gaining informed consent wherever possible

• Case Documentation: Maintain accurate and timely case notes using Liquidlogic, ensuring transparency and clarity in all decisions

• Handover & Escalation: Effectively transition cases to the appropriate assessment teams with clear summaries, risk analysis, and rationale

What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified Social Worker: Degree in Social Work and current registration with Social Work England

• MASH or Safeguarding Experience: Previous work within a MASH or safeguarding context is highly desirable

• Multi-agency Competency: Ability to navigate multi-disciplinary frameworks and communicate confidently with partner agencies

• Strong Analytical Thinking: Capable of processing complex information and making swift, evidence-based decisions under pressure

• Excellent IT and Recording Skills: Proficient in case recording systems, particularly Liquidlogic, or similar platforms

• Commitment to Best Practice: Child-focused, reflective, and committed to improving outcomes for vulnerable young people

Why Newham Dockside?

Located in the heart of East London, Newham Dockside offers more than just a place to work. With excellent transport links, a vibrant mix of cultures, and a strong sense of community, it's a place where personal growth and professional development go hand in hand. You'll be part of a borough that is proud to innovate, support staff well-being, and take a proactive approach to child protection.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning recruitment partner with an ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating and a reputation for placing professionals in meaningful, well-matched roles. Our commitment is to provide competitive rates and a seamless, supportive recruitment experience.

Ready to make safeguarding your mission? Apply today and be a vital part of Newham’s child protection strategy.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for Sanctuary Personnel, a 1000 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by Sanctuary Personnel, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.