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Social worker is required to join as an Assistant Team Manager to work within the Adult MASH Team in Wiltshire. Pay rate 47.50ph,37 hours week. 3 months long contract to be reviewed. Flexible working

Our Adult Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) service is looking for a team manager. This is an exciting opportunity to lead a highly skilled, well established multi-agency team that manages safeguarding referrals across the country for adults with care and support needs who may be experiencing or are at risk of abuse and neglect.

Using a multi?agency approach the team works closely with partners including Police, Health Services, Children's Services, CQC, Fire Service, Advocacy and voluntary organisations to assess risk, share information, investigate concerns, and deliver coordinated, person?centred safeguarding responses that promote safety and wellbeing.

The post holder will lead and manage the Adult MASH team, including Social Workers, Information Officers, and Minute Takers, ensuring safeguarding concerns are assessed and progressed effectively in line with legislation, local policies, and multi-agency procedures. They will provide leadership and oversight of complex and high-risk cases, support robust decision-making, and work closely with police, health, and other partner agencies to deliver coordinated safeguarding responses. The role includes managing staff performance and development, contributing to the work of the Safeguarding Adults Board, leading service improvement using data and audits, and ensuring the safety, wellbeing, and desired outcomes of adults at risk.
The successful candidate will have a social work qualification, with significant post-qualification and management experience. They will have strong knowledge of Adult Safeguarding and the Mental Capacity Act, alongside proven skills in leadership, staff supervision, performance management, and policy implementation. The successful applicant will be an effective problem solver, able to work collaboratively with partner agencies, use their own initiative, maintain accurate records, and be confident using IT systems. A Level 5 management qualification, or equivalent experience, is desirable.

As an Eden Brown Synergy candidate, you can take advantage of our competitive service offering: Dedicated personal and professional service. Free DBS check. CV review service. Interview advice. Competitive rates of pay. Post-placement follow up meetings.

To discuss this role or any other Qualified Social Care roles in South please contact Pallavi Gupta at Eden Brown on (phone number removed) or email your CV to:

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Social Work Team Manager ECIRS (MASH) London

Location: London Borough of Ealing
Pay/Salary: Up to £45.20 per hour (Umbrella)
Office Working: Hybrid
Contract: Locum

We are currently working with the London Borough of Ealing to find an experienced Social Work Team Manager for their ECIRS (MASH) Team. This is an excellent opportunity to lead practice at the front door of Children s Services, managing a team of Social Workers and Senior Practitioners within a fast-paced multi-agency safeguarding environment.

You'll provide strong operational leadership across the service, overseeing referrals and enquiries, making robust threshold decisions and ensuring children and families receive timely and appropriate interventions. You'll also have responsibility for quality assurance, performance and workflow management while supporting the development of confident, high-performing practitioners.

Duties

• Leading, managing and supervising a team of Social Workers and Senior Practitioners within ECIRS/MASH.
• Providing management oversight of incoming contacts, referrals and safeguarding enquiries.
• Making robust threshold decisions and ensuring risk is identified and responded to appropriately.
• Chairing multi-agency discussions and working closely with safeguarding partners to inform decision-making.
• Providing oversight and quality assurance across assessments and statutory interventions.
• Managing performance, workload, workflow and service demand across the team.
• Analysing performance data and ensuring contacts, referrals and assessments progress within agreed timescales.
• Supporting practitioners with complex safeguarding and Child Protection decision-making.
• Promoting continuous improvement and consistently high standards of social work practice.
• Developing effective relationships with statutory, voluntary and multi-agency safeguarding partners.

What you need

• Social Work Qualification.
• Social Work England registration.
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us).
• Previous Team Manager experience within a MASH, Front Door, ECIRS or similar Children s Services team.
• Strong safeguarding and threshold decision-making experience.
• Excellent knowledge of Child Protection legislation and statutory practice.
• Experience managing and supervising Social Workers and Senior Practitioners.
• Strong performance management, quality assurance and analytical skills.
• Ability to confidently manage service demand within a fast-paced front door environment.

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Work Team Manager role in an ECIRS (MASH) Team within Ealing, give Rhys Rafferty a call on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

Referral Bonus: Know someone who would be a great fit? Refer them to Sheldon Phillips and, if we successfully place them into a locum role, you'll receive a £300 referral bonus as a thank you. Terms and conditions apply.

About the Role

Coventry City Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join its dedicated Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub team. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-paced, multi-agency environment where your expertise will directly contribute to safeguarding vulnerable children and young people.

The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) brings together key professionals from across partner agencies to facilitate effective information sharing, analysis, and decision-making. The team plays a vital role in ensuring children and young people receive the right support at the right time through robust safeguarding processes and collaborative working.

This is not a case-holding role. Instead, you will be responsible for managing incoming contacts and information to support timely safeguarding decisions.

Key responsibilities

• Managing contact records and referrals.
• Processing and coordinating information requests.
• Undertaking probation checks and information gathering.
• Participating in and contributing to strategy discussions.
• Working collaboratively with partner agencies to support effective safeguarding decision-making.
• Ensuring accurate record keeping and timely processing of information.

Skills/Experience

• Qualified Social Worker with relevant registration.
• Experience working within Children's Services.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding processes and thresholds.
• Ability to analyse information and make informed recommendations.
• Excellent communication and partnership-working skills.
• Previous MASH experience is desirable.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high-volume environment.

Working Arrangements

• Full office attendance required during the induction and training period.
• Following successful induction and once established within the team, candidates may work from home up to 2 days per week.
• The team expects workers to attend the office regularly to support collaboration and service delivery.

If you're an experienced Social Worker looking to apply your safeguarding expertise within a supportive and collaborative MASH environment, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join our well-established Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on a part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly supportive and collaborative safeguarding environment where children and families receive the right help at the right time.

Rate: 30.57 per hour (Umbrella)

As a Senior Social Worker within MASH, you will play a key role in ensuring effective safeguarding arrangements for children and young people by working closely with partner agencies and making timely, informed decisions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Screening and reviewing incoming referrals
• Applying threshold guidance effectively to ensure appropriate interventions
• Making timely decisions within MASH timescales
• Contributing to multi-agency safeguarding processes and decision-making
• Attending and contributing to strategy discussions
• Presenting information clearly and professionally to partner agencies
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners to deliver an effective service
• Maintaining high-quality written assessments and records

Social Workers within MASH are line managed by a dedicated MASH Team Lead, ensuring strong support and oversight.

Experience

• Qualified Social Worker status and Social Work England registration
• Significant post-qualified experience within Children's Services
• Previous MASH experience (essential)
• Excellent knowledge and application of safeguarding thresholds
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Experience of multi-agency working and safeguarding decision-making

Solihull operates a hybrid working model with social workers typically working:

• One day in the office
• One day from home

Due to the part-time nature of this role, this would generally mean:

• One week: 2 days office-based
• Following week: 1 day office-based

Why Join Solihull?

• Be part of a strong and established multi-agency safeguarding team
• Work collaboratively with partners across Police, Health and Education
• Contribute to safeguarding decisions that make a real difference to children and families
• Benefit from supportive management and a positive team culture
• Join a local authority committed to high-quality practice and continuous improvement

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. As this role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.

If successful, candidates will be required to provide information to support the Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council's commitment to the prevention and detection of fraud. This information will be processed by the Council's Internal Audit Services and may be shared with the National Fraud Initiative (NFI) for data matching

If you are an experienced MASH Social Worker looking for a flexible part-time opportunity within a supportive local authority, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role

Opus People Solutions on behalf of Milton Keynes City Council is seeking an experienced and dedicated Social Worker to join their MASH Assessment Pod on a full-time basis.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a dynamic assessment service where you will undertake timely interventions to safeguard children and support families at the earliest opportunity.

About the Role

You will be part of one of our Assessment Pods, operating on a structured three-week rota designed to provide variety and balance within the role.

Week 1: Assessment Week

• Manage up to four pre-arranged Single Assessments.
• Conduct home visits and engage directly with children and families.
• Complete comprehensive assessments and required recording.

Week 2: Triage Week

• Fully office-based.
• Respond to urgent safeguarding concerns and potential Section 47 enquiries.
• Attend strategy discussions and multi-agency meetings.
• Undertake visits to families, either independently or jointly with the Police.

Week 3: Follow-Up Week

• No new cases allocated.
• Opportunity to complete outstanding assessments, visit notes, meetings, and follow-up work.
• Focus on case progression and quality recording.

The team retains cases through to the Initial Child in Need Meeting or Initial Child Protection Conference, where cases are then transferred to longer-term teams. Social Workers are expected to attend these meetings as part of the handover process.

Where legal proceedings are initiated, the team remains case holder until the first court hearing. Similarly, when a child becomes Looked After, the case remains with the Assessment Team until the first review meeting.

Working Arrangements

• During the first four weeks, successful candidates will be required to attend the Milton Keynes office every day as part of the induction process.
• During Triage Week, office attendance is required every day due to the urgent and responsive nature of the work.
• During the remaining two weeks of the rota, there is flexibility to work from home for up to two days per week (maximum six days over the ten working days), subject to service needs.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Experience of working within Children's Services.
• Strong assessment and safeguarding skills.
• Experience managing Child in Need, Child Protection, and Section 47 work.
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced multi-agency environment.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for travel within the community.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. As this role is eligible for an Enhanced DBS check, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.

Apply today to join a team committed to achieving the best possible outcomes for children and young people.

Our client Bury Council is looking for a Children's Team Manager to join their Safeguarding team.

• To manage the provision of field social work services to the local community by a team of social workers, ensuring that statutory requirements and departmental policies are complied with. To provide a social work service to children in need and their families including those in need of protection.
• CQSW, DIPSW, BA HONS SW or equivalent.
• 3 years post qualifying experience in a field social work setting including substantial child protection experience

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Team Manager for the Fostering team for Gateshead social services

You need to be a qualified Social worker with management experience either as a Team Manager or an Assistant Team manager. You must be registered with Social Work England and have relevant experience in fostering or similar to apply for this role.

Gateshead is an excellent local Authority with an excellent management team around you. The role has hybrid hours and onsite parking. The geographical area Gateshead covers is quite small.

If you are a manager or an Assistant Team Manager who is keen to work for a forward thinking authority please get in touch.

If you feel you have the experience and are interested please get in touch with Andy Scully

Working with Caritas Recruitment offers you a number of benefits including:

• Award winning contractor care service with access to your own specialist, dedicated Consultant
• Access to every social work job across 180 authorities and private organisations throughout the UK
• Hot off the press personalised job alerts
• Free "check your rate service" - Get paid the highest rates
• refer a friend bonus
• Free DBS and compliance service

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Our client Suffolk County council is looking for a Children's Team Manager to join their Peripatetic team.

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Team Manager to provide additional management capacity across the West and North localities. Similar in scope to a Practice Manager role, this position will play a key role in supporting operational delivery, strengthening leadership capacity, and providing stability during the implementation of a new service structure.

The successful candidate will work flexibly across teams, offering support where demand is highest and ensuring services continue to deliver positive outcomes for children and families.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide additional leadership and management capacity across the West and North teams.
• Support teams experiencing high caseloads, staffing pressures, or sickness absence.
• Help stabilise workloads and maintain effective service delivery during periods of increased demand.
• Support teams through the implementation of the new organisational structure and associated changes.
• Oversee and sign off assessments, ensuring quality standards and statutory requirements are met.
• Provide supervision, guidance, and professional support to social work staff.
• Adapt management oversight and support depending on the needs of individual teams.
• Work collaboratively with Team Managers and senior leaders to ensure consistency of practice and performance.

Benefits of working with Remedy

• A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
• Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs
• Referral bonus - up to 250 per person placed.
• Double payrolls each week.

Terms & Conditions apply

You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions.

Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.

Job Title: Support Worker Team Manager
Location: Kent (Field-Based)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role:
We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a respected independent organisation supporting young people leaving care, including unaccompanied asylum-seeking children (UASC), as they transition into adulthood and independent living.

This is a pivotal role, reporting to the KCC Registered Service Manager and overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Kent-based Support Worker Team. You'll be responsible for delivering high-quality outcomes, guiding your team, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and contractual obligations, including Ofsted standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, supervise and support a team of field-based Support Workers across Kent
• Plan and prioritise workloads to ensure timely 1:1s, performance reviews, and care plan audits
• Manage team productivity, ensuring all contractual and legislative requirements are met
• Monitor, review, and report staff performance and service delivery against KPIs
• Provide guidance and safeguarding support to staff and young people living independently
• Cover staff absences and provide on-call support during peak times or emergencies
• Liaise with a wide range of stakeholders (social services, NHS, charities, police, etc.)
• Maintain accurate records and ensure consistent delivery of care plans
• Promote independence and life skills among young people (e.g., budgeting, health, social engagement)
• Lead in workforce planning, training, and personal development initiatives
• Handle disciplinary, absence and performance matters professionally and in line with policy
• Ensure compliance with equality, diversity, safeguarding, and health & safety policies

What We're Looking For:

• Proven experience managing support teams in a social care, supported living, or youth service environment
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, care planning and OFSTED standards
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Able to work autonomously and manage a remote, field-based team
• Strong organisational and decision-making skills
• Commitment to empowering young people and supporting their independence
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential)

What's in it for you?

• 33 days annual leave (25 days + 8 bank holidays)
• Life Cover (2 x basic salary)
• Westfield Health membership (cashback on health services + discounts)
• Pension contribution (4% employer / 4% employee)
• Equipment provided (laptop, phone etc. as required)
• Mileage reimbursed (claimable from home)
• Referral scheme
• 6-month probation period

The role is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks.

This role is not open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points-based system. Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected, and any provisional offer withdrawn.

New Appointments Group, Expertly Matching Employers and Jobseekers since 1975.

Before submitting your CV, please take a moment to check the layout, spelling, and grammar. If your CV includes graphics or design features, we'd also appreciate a simplified version in Word format. If you would like to find out more about the position, then please email Lucy at (url removed) for further information.

If this role isn't for you, please check out our website for other roles that may be suitable, or send us your CV, we would still like to hear from you! You can find us on our website or LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.

Clinical Team Manager

Location: Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Salary: 49,387 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week

About the Role

Brainkind is looking for an experienced Clinical Team Manager to join our specialist neurological care centre, Stagenhoe, in Hertfordshire.

You will lead a team of Registered Nurses and Healthcare Assistants, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care for adults with brain injuries and neurological conditions. You will support clinical excellence, staff development, service improvement and the smooth day-to-day running of the service.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of nurses and care staff.
• Ensure high standards of assessment, care planning and clinical delivery.
• Manage staffing levels and duty rotas to maintain safe care.
• Support and supervise clinical staff, including performance management and development.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external healthcare professionals.
• Promote safeguarding, clinical governance and best practice.
• Participate in audits, quality improvement initiatives and service development.
• Manage risk and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and policies.

About You

• Registered Nurse with post-registration clinical experience.
• Proven experience managing and leading clinical teams.
• Strong understanding of clinical governance and healthcare legislation.
• Experience supporting change and service improvement.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to mentor, coach and develop others.
• Competent IT skills.

About Brainkind

Brainkind is a leading UK charity supporting people with brain injuries and neurological conditions through specialist assessment, rehabilitation and ongoing care services. At Stagenhoe, we help individuals maximise their independence and achieve their personal goals.

Benefits

• 49,387 per annum
• 33 days annual leave
• Buy/sell up to 5 days annual leave
• Simplyhealth cash plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company pension
• Group life assurance
• Training and career development opportunities
• Long service awards
• Free parking

Apply Now

We review applications on a rolling basis, so we encourage early applications.

All offers are subject to satisfactory references and DBS/PVG checks.

Brainkind is a Disability Confident Employer and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.