Qualified Children's Social Worker - MASH
Posted 7 days ago by Sheldon Phillips Ltd
£35 Per hour
Undetermined
Hybrid
Doncaster
Summary: The City of Doncaster Council is seeking a dedicated Social Worker for their Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) to engage in early safeguarding interventions for children. The role requires at least two years of post-ASYE experience and involves assessing referrals, conducting home visits, and collaborating with various agencies. This position offers a supportive team environment with opportunities for professional development and hybrid working arrangements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Triage contacts and referrals into children's services
- Make informed threshold decisions in collaboration with partners
- Undertake occasional home visits to assess risk and safety
- Ensure accurate and timely recording of assessments and decisions
- Liaise with Police, Health, Education and other agencies within the MASH
- Maintain a child-focused and strengths-based approach throughout
Key Skills:
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
- At least 2 years’ post-ASYE experience in children’s social care
- Knowledge of threshold decision-making and safeguarding frameworks
- Ability to work quickly and effectively under pressure
- Strong assessment and communication skills
- Experience of working in or with multi-agency safeguarding teams
Salary (Rate): £35 hourly
City: Doncaster
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
City of Doncaster Council | Agency | £32–£35 per hour
Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub | Supportive Team | Hybrid Working
City of Doncaster Council is looking for a dedicated and resilient Social Worker to join their Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). If you're at least two years post-ASYE and want to make a real impact in children's lives, this is a fantastic opportunity to work at the frontline of early safeguarding intervention.
In this dynamic role, you’ll assess contacts and referrals, carry out threshold home visits, and work within a highly skilled, multi-disciplinary team to make decisions that protect and support children at risk.
Key Responsibilities:
- Triage contacts and referrals into children's services
- Make informed threshold decisions in collaboration with partners
- Undertake occasional home visits to assess risk and safety
- Ensure accurate and timely recording of assessments and decisions
- Liaise with Police, Health, Education and other agencies within the MASH
- Maintain a child-focused and strengths-based approach throughout
Practice Model:
Doncaster’s MASH is a high-functioning, fast-paced environment that promotes effective early safeguarding intervention through strong multi-agency collaboration. Social Workers in the team are supported by experienced managers and access to ongoing learning and supervision.
Essential Requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
- At least 2 years’ post-ASYE experience in children’s social care
- Knowledge of threshold decision-making and safeguarding frameworks
- Ability to work quickly and effectively under pressure
- Strong assessment and communication skills
- Experience of working in or with multi-agency safeguarding teams
Benefits:
- Pay between £32 and £35 per hour (depending on experience)
- Hybrid working available
- Experienced and supportive management team
- Work alongside Police, Health, and Education professionals
- Opportunities for professional development and supervision
Interested?
Contact Ellis Russell at Sheldon Phillips for a confidential chat:
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We also offer up to £500 for successful referrals. (Terms and conditions apply).