MASH Team Manager - Children's Social Work

Job description

JOB-20240819-db742659

MASH Team Manager Social Worker
Location: Nottingham City
Pay Rate: £42.00 - £45.00 per hour
Contract: Locum | Full-Time

Sanctuary Personnel is recruiting for an experienced MASH Team Manager Social Worker to join a dedicated Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) team in Nottingham City. This exciting locum opportunity offers a competitive rate of £42.00 - £45.00 per hour and the chance to provide strong leadership within a fast-paced safeguarding environment.

This role is ideal for an experienced Children's Social Work Team Manager, MASH Manager, or Senior Social Worker with a strong background in safeguarding, child protection, and multi-agency working. You will lead a team of social workers responsible for responding to referrals, assessing risk, and ensuring children and families receive the right support at the right time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide effective leadership and management to a team of Social Workers within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH).
• Oversee the screening, assessment, and decision-making process for referrals relating to children and young people.
• Ensure effective safeguarding responses and timely interventions are delivered in line with statutory guidance.
• Support social workers with complex cases, professional decision-making, and risk management.
• Provide regular supervision, guidance, and professional development to team members.
• Monitor performance, quality assurance, and compliance across the service.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies including police, health professionals, education providers, and other safeguarding services.
• Contribute to strategy discussions and multi-agency safeguarding processes.
• Promote high-quality, child-focused social work practice.
• Support service improvements and contribute to the ongoing development of Children's Services.

Applicant Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification.
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant post-qualified experience within Children's Social Care.
• Previous experience as a MASH Team Manager, Social Work Team Manager, Children's Services Manager, Advanced Practitioner, or Senior Social Worker.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of child protection, safeguarding, MASH processes, and statutory social work frameworks.
• Experience managing and supervising social workers within a children's safeguarding environment.
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced safeguarding service.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is desirable.

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