Job Description

£42ph | MASH Team | South Coast | Flexible Working | Long-Term Contract | Manageable Caseloads

Are you an experienced Children's Social Worker looking for your next MASH contract with excellent pay, flexible working arrangements, and a manageable workload?

We are currently working with a well-established South Coast local authority seeking an experienced Social Worker to join their Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on a long-term basis. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive service that prioritises effective safeguarding, strong multi-agency collaboration, and positive outcomes for children and families.

Working within the MASH Team, you will play a key role in screening contacts and referrals, undertaking threshold decision-making, and working closely with partner agencies to ensure children receive the right support at the right time. The service benefits from experienced management, strong team stability, and a collaborative working environment.

Package & Benefits

£42 per hour

Long-term contract providing stability and security

Flexible hybrid working arrangements

Manageable caseloads and workloads

Supportive and accessible management team

Stable service with strong team retention

Regular supervision and ongoing professional support

Opportunity to work within a well-established MASH service

About the Service You will be joining a dedicated Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub committed to delivering timely and effective safeguarding responses. The service places a strong emphasis on partnership working, information sharing, and high-quality decision-making to ensure children and families receive the most appropriate intervention at the earliest opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

Screen and assess contacts and referrals relating to children and families

Undertake threshold decision-making in line with safeguarding procedures

Gather, analyse, and evaluate information from partner agencies

Identify risk and protective factors to inform safeguarding decisions

Work closely with police, health, education, and other statutory partners

Make recommendations regarding appropriate interventions and service pathways

Complete high-quality assessments, records, and reports

Ensure children's voices and lived experiences are central to all decision-making

Contribute to strategy discussions and safeguarding planning where required

About You

Qualified Social Worker

Registered with Social Work England

Recent experience within a MASH, Referral & Assessment, Front Door, or Safeguarding Team

Strong safeguarding knowledge and threshold decision-making skills

Experience working within a multi-agency environment

Excellent assessment, analytical, and communication skills

Ability to make informed decisions in a fast-paced settingIf you're considering a move, looking for a long-term contract, or simply want to find out more about this opportunity, we'd be happy to arrange a confidential discussion.

Contact Nathan on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information