Senior Social Worker - Mash Team in Surrey, Surrey

Job Title: Senior Social Worker – MASH Team
Specialism: Social Worker – Children
Location: North West Surrey, UK
Salary: £42.00 per hour

Senior Social Worker within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Team in North West Surrey, earning £42.00 per hour. This exciting ongoing locum opportunity offers both part-time and full-time flexibility, giving experienced Children's Social Workers the chance to play a pivotal role in safeguarding children and young people across Surrey. Working within Surrey County Council's MASH service, you will be responsible for assessing safeguarding concerns, analysing complex information, and making critical decisions that ensure children receive the right support at the right time.

This is an excellent opportunity to further develop your safeguarding expertise while benefiting from the flexibility, variety, and professional rewards that locum work offers.

Perks and benefits:

• Part Time / Full Time: Enjoy flexible working arrangements that fit around your personal and professional commitments.

• Hourly Pay: Earn a competitive rate of £42.00 per hour, recognising your expertise and experience.

• Professional Growth: Expand your knowledge and skills through exposure to complex safeguarding work and varied case experiences.

• Networking Opportunities: Collaborate with professionals from a range of disciplines, strengthening your professional network.

• Diverse Experience: Work across different safeguarding scenarios and multi-agency partnerships, enhancing your career development.

• Flexible Locum Lifestyle: Benefit from greater control over your schedule while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

• Meaningful Impact: Play a key role in protecting vulnerable children and supporting positive outcomes for families.

What you will do:

• Receive, screen, and assess safeguarding referrals relating to children, young people, and families.

• Analyse complex information from multiple agencies to identify risks, protective factors, and appropriate interventions.

• Make timely, evidence-based threshold decisions in line with statutory guidance and local procedures.

• Lead complex safeguarding enquiries and provide advice on high-risk child protection cases.

• Support team managers in maintaining high standards of practice and quality assurance across the service.

• Mentor, coach, and support less experienced social workers to promote professional development and best practice.

• Maintain accurate, comprehensive, and timely case records, assessments, and decision-making documentation.

• Develop strong working relationships with partner agencies, including police, health services, education providers, and other safeguarding professionals.

• Chair strategy meetings, professional discussions, and multi-agency forums where required.

• Contribute to service development initiatives and support continuous improvement across the MASH Team.

• Promote restorative, strengths-based, and child-centred approaches in all aspects of practice.

• Respond effectively to urgent safeguarding concerns and participate in duty arrangements as required.

• Ensure information sharing is lawful, proportionate, and compliant with safeguarding and data protection requirements.

• Contribute to audits, inspections, and quality assurance activities that support service excellence.

Why Location

North West Surrey offers an outstanding quality of life, combining beautiful countryside, thriving communities, and excellent transport links. With easy access to London alongside picturesque market towns, green spaces, and first-class local amenities, the area provides the perfect balance between professional opportunity and personal wellbeing. It's an excellent location for social workers seeking a rewarding career within a supportive and forward-thinking local authority.

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