Children’s Social Worker – MASH Team – Northampton – £36

Children’s Social Worker

MASH Team

Northampton

£36

The MASH team can advise as to whether a family needs early help, and whether they meet the threshold for statutory child protection.

The agency decision maker needs to be able to think on their feet, have a good understanding of Child Protection and Children’s Social Care, and be able to work closely and effectively with other agencies throughout the internal team processes.

Responsibilities include:

1. Triaging referrals and making MASH enquiries.
2. Speaking to parents and agencies making threshold recommendations.
3. Providing direction to MASH Officers (call handlers).

No home visits are required. Hybrid working for Social Workers is 3 days in the office per week.

Location: Criminal Justice Centre, Northampton.

All candidates will be required to carry out current vetting required for this role.