Children's Social Worker / MASH / Northamptonshire

Children's Social Worker

Team: MASH

Details:

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

1. Triaging referrals
2. Making MASH enquiries
3. Speaking to parents and agencies
4. Making threshold recommendations (i.e., does it need assessment)
5. Giving direction to MASH Officers (call handlers)

Work Environment:
All static work - No home visits. Hybrid working for Social Workers: 3 days in the office per week. Location: Criminal Justice Centre - Northampton.