Social Worker - MASH Team

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding journey as a Social Worker within the MASH Team at 222 Upper Street, London, N1 1XR? This ongoing, full-time locum opportunity offers a competitive hourly rate of £33.21 and positions you in an influential role where you can effectively contribute to children's services. Join a team where each day presents new challenges and opportunities for impactful work.

Perks and benefits:

1. Enjoy competitive pay that recognises your expertise and dedication. As a Social Worker, your skills are highly valued with a pay rate that respects your professional investment.
2. This opportunity provides the ideal platform for professional growth in a fulfilling role. Your role within the MASH Team will offer you extensive experience and learning opportunities that propel your career forward.
3. Flexible shifts mean you can balance your personal and work life with ease. Whether it's managing family commitments or pursuing personal interests, flexibility in your work schedule allows for a healthier work-life balance.
4. Join a vibrant work environment where support and teamwork are at the forefront. Our dynamic team culture ensures that help is always at hand, making collaboration both effective and enjoyable.
5. Experience the variety and challenge each day brings, broadening your skills and making a real difference. No two days are the same, so your days will always be invigorating, offering a chance to enhance your professional capabilities.

What you will do:

1. Make transparent, evidence-based threshold recommendations on incoming contacts.
2. Ensure information is collected, recommendations are made, and actions are taken within agreed timescales according to the level of risk identified.
3. Undertake further enquiries, including MASH checks, on cases where the threshold is not clearly met and recommend the appropriate level of service to offer children and families within specified timeframes.
4. Ensure confidentiality in information sharing within MASH and restrict access to MASH professionals only.
5. Consider issues of consent appropriately in all aspects of work.
6. Record work concisely and accurately on the Early Help Module IT system within agreed timeframes.
7. Take referrals and provide advice to the public and professionals making contact with the CSCT.
8. Keep referrers and contributing agencies informed of progress and referral outcomes.
9. Develop and maintain knowledge of local services and effectively signpost the public and professionals to appropriate services.
10. Work positively with professionals from partner agencies, promoting collaborative working, mutual respect, and professional behaviour.
11. Engage in relevant training and other practice development activity to maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills.
12. Assist with and promote the development of CSCT in response to changes, needs, or practice requirements.
13. Actively participate in supervision sessions and team meetings.
14. Achieve personal appraisal targets and share relevant information gained from training in team meetings.
15. Undertake all other duties commensurate to the grade of the post.
16. This post requires hybrid working, approximately two days a week in the office.

Living and working in 222 Upper Street, London, N1 1XR, offers the vibrancy of city life in one of the most eclectic boroughs of the capital. With its rich cultural heritage, comprehensive amenities, and excellent transport links, this location is a magnet for social and cultural experiences. Joining us means becoming part of a thriving community where your professional and personal life can flourish in equal measure. Come be a crucial part of our mission to make a difference in children's services!

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