Team Manager - Mash Team in Slough, Berkshire

Team Manager – MASH Team

Job Title: Team Manager – MASH Team
Specialism: Social Worker – Children’s Services
Location: Slough
Salary: £42.84 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing Locum
Working Pattern: Part-Time / Full-Time

Role Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Team Manager to lead the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Team within Children’s Services in Slough. This ongoing locum role offers a rewarding leadership position where you will oversee safeguarding decisions and support vulnerable children and families.

As Team Manager, you will lead a team responsible for screening referrals, assessing safeguarding concerns, and making timely decisions to ensure the safety and wellbeing of children. You will work closely with partner agencies including police, health services, and education providers, ensuring effective information sharing and coordinated safeguarding responses.

With flexible working options available, this role offers both professional challenge and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in children’s lives.

Perks and Benefits

Competitive Hourly Pay
Earn £42.84 per hour, recognising the responsibility and leadership required in safeguarding services.

Flexible Working Options
Choose between part-time or full-time hours to suit your personal and professional commitments.

Professional Development
Access ongoing training and development opportunities to enhance your leadership and safeguarding expertise.

Supportive Multi-Agency Environment
Work within a collaborative setting alongside professionals from multiple safeguarding agencies.

Meaningful Impact
Play a crucial role in safeguarding children and supporting families during challenging circumstances.

What You Will Do

• Lead and manage the MASH team, ensuring high-quality safeguarding responses aligned with statutory guidance.

• Oversee the triage and allocation of referrals, ensuring children receive timely and appropriate interventions.

• Make informed decisions regarding safeguarding thresholds and risk management.

• Conduct quality assurance activities including case reviews, audits, and direct observation of practice.

• Monitor team performance using performance data and contribute to service improvement initiatives.

• Provide supervision, appraisal, and professional support to social workers and team members.

• Support staff development and address performance issues where necessary.

• Facilitate team meetings and ensure effective communication across the service.

• Ensure children’s voices and lived experiences are central to assessments and safeguarding decisions.

• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to strengthen multi-agency safeguarding practices.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification (BA/MA Social Work, DipSW, or equivalent).

• Current registration with Social Work England.

• Significant experience within Children’s Social Care, particularly safeguarding and referral services.

• Previous management or supervisory experience within a social work team.

• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance including Working Together to Safeguard Children.

• Excellent leadership, decision-making, and communication skills.

• Ability to manage high-pressure environments and complex safeguarding decisions.

Why Work in Slough?

Slough is a vibrant and diverse town with excellent transport links to London and surrounding areas. The borough offers a thriving community, strong local services, and easy access to both urban amenities and scenic countryside. Working in Slough provides an excellent opportunity to develop your career while making a positive impact in a dynamic community.

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