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Connect2Hackney are recruiting for an experienced MASH Social Worker to join Hackney Children's Services on a locum basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a fast-paced, multi-agency environment where you'll play a vital role in safeguarding children and ensuring timely, effective responses to referrals and concerns.

The Role

As a MASH Social Worker, you will undertake high-quality assessments, gather and analyse information from a range of agencies, and make informed decisions that promote the safety and wellbeing of children and young people. You will work closely with professionals across health, education, police and partner agencies to ensure children receive the right intervention at the right time.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake screening and assessment of contacts and referrals concerning children and families.
• Gather information from children, families and partner agencies to develop holistic assessments of need and risk.
• Analyse complex information and make evidence-based recommendations regarding safeguarding interventions.
• Apply child protection legislation, statutory guidance and London Child Protection Procedures in practice.
• Produce clear, concise and analytical reports and records.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to support effective information sharing and decision-making.
• Ensure all safeguarding concerns are managed promptly and in line with statutory timescales.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records and management information systems.

About You

To be considered, you will have:

• A recognised Social Work qualification
• Social Work England registration
• 3 Years perm experience within an English LA
• Experience within Children's Social Care, preferably in a MASH, Assessment or Duty setting
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection legislation and statutory frameworks
• Experience undertaking assessments and analysing risk and protective factors
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work effectively within a multi-agency environment
• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

Why Hackney?

Hackney is committed to delivering outstanding services for children and families through relationship-based practice, anti-racist principles and collaborative working. You'll join a supportive team dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for children in one of London's most diverse boroughs.

To Apply:

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Social Worker MASH Team - Staffordshire County Council

Location: Stone, Staffordshire
Pay/Salary: up to £33.30 per hour
Office Working: 2-3 Days per week
Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Staffordshire County Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their MASH Team within Children s Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Staffordshire are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to triage referrals effectively.

Duties

• Collaborating with multi-agency professionals - including Police, Health, Education
• Evaluating new referrals to identify immediate safety risks, and make recommendations for statutory intervention
• Maintaining up to date case records
• Working in a busy, fast-paced environment, and being able to make rapid, informed decisions

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

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 role in Staffordshire , call Emily Cooper on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).

Social Worker - MASH - Barnsley - 35ph

An experienced social worker is required to join Barnsley's MASH team as a social worker. As a social worker you will work closely alongside the MASH team manager playing a key role in effectively managing referrals into the service. In some instances, you will also assist with screening. Good, proactive communication skills are essential, as is achieving excellent child centred practice.

Benefits:

Effective induction with four dimensions
Excellent rate of pay
Reflective Supervision and Relationship-based therapeutic group supervision
Long term contracts available
Clearly defined Practice Standards and Managers Standards
Effective and supportive management
The right technology to undertake your role including up to date mobile working solutions
Efficient 'work-life balance' is encouraged

Essential Requirements:

Social Work England registration
Eligibility to work in the UK
Post-qualified experience

Please contact Usman Hameed at removed) or call in (phone number removed)

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

Our client Suffolk County Council is looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join their MASH team.

Typical Responsibilities

Communicating and engaging with children, young people and their families, with colleagues and with communities.

• Work directly with children, young people and families using the Suffolk Signs of Safety and Wellbeing framework.
• Where required by the role, to act as Lead Professional for named families as directed by colleagues, being the key contact with the family and liaising with other professionals to provide a joined-up response.

Effective Practice, Assessment, Planning and Review

• Use Suffolk signs of safety principles, disciplines and tools.
• To work alongside children, young people, parents and families where there are early signs of social, emotional, health or behavioural issues to bring about sustainable improvement.
• Work within the service guidelines, statutory guidance and legal frameworks.

To respond to needs identified with the family by identifying and delivering evidence-based interventions as required

• To work with families with complex problems where statutory intervention is required under the guidance of senior Social Worker, Lead Professional or Health Colleagues as appropriate.
• Engage in individual and group supervision with managers and practice leads.
• Undertake and maintain accurate recording and reporting as appropriate.
• Where required by the role:
  • Participate in CAF, multi-agency assessment, Statutory Assessment and other relevant assessment processes.
  • Take responsibility for managing cases and holding appropriate levels of risk, overseeing the input of social workers where involved.
  • Mentor and/or supervise junior colleagues or students and facilitate individual and group supervision with team members.

Information, Advice and Signposting

• To provide information and signposting for children, young people and families to relevant universal and specialist services in the local area and beyond where appropriate.

Multi-Agency and Partnership Working

• Actively build relationships and networks with other professional groups and services in the locality.

Managing Risk and Safeguarding

• To identify risk and safeguarding concerns and escalate immediately where appropriate.
• To undertake other tasks allocated by manager or senior colleagues, in keeping with the responsibilities of the grade:
• Work in accordance with the Council's statutory responsibilities, policies and service procedures and comply with equality and diversity policies, procedures and legislation.
• Maintaining customer confidentiality in accordance with the Data Protection Act and SCC guidance.
• Participate in performance appraisal and consultation with team managers as required.
• Having regard to best value principles as part of daily practice.
• Participating in training and development opportunities, to improve personal knowledge, skills and effectiveness.
• To transport children and young people where required by job role.

To work in the homes of children and families and in a variety of other settings

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.

Social Worker MASH Team Barnsley

Location: Barnsley Council

Pay/Salary: up to £35 per hour

Office Working: 3 Days per week

Contract: Locum

We are currently working with Barnsley Council to find an experienced Social Worker for their MASH team in Childrens Services. With a stable management team and a mostly permanent workforce, Barnsley are looking for someone with solid experience to be able to pick up a caseload and support their service.

Duties

• Based in Council offices co locating with Police, health and Education
• Receiving referrals from the public
• Identifying risk and signposting
• Writing detailed notes and moving cases to allocated Social Workers
• Using signs of safety tools

What you need

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us)

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 role in a MASH team in Barnsley, give David Mitchell a call on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

Our client Bury Council is looking for a Children's Social Worker to join their MASH Team.

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.

The starting salary for this position is 43,633 per annum, working 36 hours per week (pro rata for part time).

We are hiring Social Workers to join our fantastic East 2 Area team covering Elmbridge, Mole Valley and Epsom but with a hybrid work style consisting of remote working and two days in the office (pro-rata). We are proud to consider ourselves a forward thinking, motivational team with a strong ethos of cultural growth and continuous education and learning. We are looking for individuals who share our values and are motivated to make a significant and positive difference to the lives of our residents.

Our Offer to You

• 26 days' holiday, rising to 28 days after 2 years' service and 31 days after 5 years' service (pro-rated for part time opportunities)
• Option to buy up to 10 days of additional annual leave
• A generous local government salary related pension
• Up to 5 days of carer's leave and 2 paid volunteering days per year
• Paternity, adoption and dependents leave
• An Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing
• Learning and development hub where you can access a wealth of resources
• Wellbeing and lifestyle discounts including gym, travel, and shopping
• A chance to make a real difference to the lives of our residents

About our Team

We've recently restructured and are launching an exciting new way of working - and this is your chance to be part of it from the very start. You'll have real influence in shaping practice, building strong team cultures and helping us deliver a values-driven, strengths-based service that truly puts residents first. Our new operating model brings together Connect to Community (C2C) and Area Teams, creating a seamless journey for residents:

• Our C2C Teams act as the first point of response, providing urgent assessments, safeguarding, and support planning.
• Our Area Teams offer continuity for those with longer-term or complex needs, focusing on proactive case management and person-centred care.

Our new operating model is designed to cut down on unnecessary bureaucracy and increase meaningful time with people in their communities, focusing on what really matters: listening, building relationships and creating solutions that work.

We're proud to offer flexible working, giving you the freedom to work in ways that suit your life while staying connected to supportive, high-performing teams. Everything we do is guided by our values - collaboration, respect and ambition for our residents - and we're looking for people who share our values and are motivated to make a significant and positive difference to the lives of our residents. If you want to be part of a service that's growing, evolving and committed to doing things differently, this is the place to build your next chapter.

We are a large team that support individuals across community and hospital settings. We celebrate diversity and believe that differences make us stronger. Our East 2 Area team supports those from the age of 18 upwards with eligible care support needs. We provide advice and guidance with a vast range of community resources and support networks. The team strives to safeguard those who require additional support whilst promoting independence and choice. You will always find our team friendly and approachable, whilst supporting each other with an active reflective and learning culture.

About the Role

As a Social Worker in Surrey, you will work across various unique projects that ensure that the people we support can enjoy a home of their own, an environment in which they are supported to live a healthy and meaningful lifestyle.

You will be able to supervise less experienced members of staff within the team and support their development. In return for all your skills, enthusiasm and commitment we will support you to take your career to the next level. In turn, you will receive professional supervision and be working in a team of motivated, dedicated and friendly colleagues.

Shortlisting Criteria

In order to be considered for shortlisting, your application will clearly evidence the following skills and align with our behaviours:

• Professional qualification in Social Work and current registration with Social Work England.
• Successful completion of an Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE) programme if qualified as a social worker after June 2012.
• Experience in Social Work, including assessment and risk management skills.
• Commitment to your own professional development, including maintaining up-to-date knowledge of practice issues.

Surrey has both urban and rural areas and locality based social care workers will be expected to have a valid driving licence to drive in the UK and access to a vehicle and be willing to travel across a wide geographical area. Reasonable adjustments where needed will be made for successful applicants who have a disability or long-term health condition to enable them to fulfil the requirements of the job.

An enhanced DBS 'Disclosure and Barring Service' check for regulated activity (formerly known as CRB) and the Children's and Adults' Barred List checks will be required for this role.

The job advert closes at 23:59 on 31/08/2026 with interview dates to be confirmed.

Local Government Reorganisation (LGR)

Surrey County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation, moving from a two-tier system to two new unitary councils in April 2027. If you are employed by Surrey on 1st April 2027, your role will transfer with current terms and conditions to one of the new organisations, supporting local devolution and greater powers for our communities.

Join our dynamic team and shape the future of local government. Make a lasting impact with innovative solutions and improved services for our community. Help us build a brighter future for our residents!

Our Commitment

We are a disability confident employer which means if you have shared a disability on your application form and have evidenced you meet the minimum shortlisting criteria, as displayed on the advert, we guarantee you an interview.

Your skills and experience truly matter to us. From application to your first day, we're committed to supporting you with any adjustments you need, we value inclusion and warmly welcome you to join and help build a workplace where everyone belongs.

Our client Isle of Wight council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their Assessment & MASH team.

Agency Social Worker - Assessment & MASH Experience Required

We are seeking an experienced and adaptable Agency Social Worker with a strong background in both statutory assessments and MASH/front door work.

The successful candidate will be able to complete high-quality, child-centred assessments that are analytical, outcome-focused and completed within statutory timescales. They will have sound assessment skills, be confident in identifying risk and need, and make recommendations that lead to the right outcomes for children and families.

In addition, the social worker must be able to also undertake tasks in MASH triage, including gathering and analysing information from partner agencies, contacting families, determining the appropriate threshold for intervention, and making timely, evidence-based decisions to ensure children receive the right level of support at the right time.

We are looking for a proactive practitioner with excellent communication skills, strong professional judgement, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

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.

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.