Social Worker - Mash Team in Slough, Berkshire

Job Title: Social Worker – MASH Team
Specialism: Social Worker – Children
Location: Slough, UK
Salary: £38.00 per hour
Type: Ongoing, Full Time

Social Worker within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Team in Slough, earning £38.00 per hour. This ongoing full-time locum opportunity offers a hybrid working model with three days in the office and two days remote. This is a fast-paced and impactful role at the frontline of children’s services, where you will play a critical part in identifying safeguarding risks and ensuring timely interventions for children and families.

Perks and benefits

• Full Time: Work a consistent schedule, supporting stability and continuity in your role.
• Hourly Pay: Earn £38.00 per hour, offering strong financial reward and flexibility.
• Hybrid Working: Benefit from a mix of office-based (3 days) and remote working for improved work-life balance.
• Long-Term Opportunity: Ongoing assignment providing career stability and progression.
• Professional Development: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your safeguarding expertise.

What you will do

• Safeguarding: Promote and protect the welfare of children, ensuring early identification of risks.
• Case Management: Manage your own caseload, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and best practice.
• Assessment: Conduct robust assessments and implement targeted interventions for complex cases.
• Report Writing: Prepare detailed and accurate reports, care plans, and documentation.
• Multi-Agency Working: Collaborate with police, health, education, and partner agencies to deliver coordinated services.
• Referral Handling: Process referrals and support effective decision-making within the MASH framework.
• Case Transfers: Facilitate smooth transitions to appropriate teams and services.
• Relationship Building: Engage with children and families to ensure their voices are heard and respected.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in audits, supervision, and CPD to maintain high practice standards.

Why Slough

Slough offers a vibrant, multicultural environment with excellent transport links to London and the wider South East. With strong community diversity, great amenities, and access to green spaces, it provides a dynamic and rewarding setting for both career development and lifestyle balance.

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