Wakefield - Enhanced Sr. SW - MASH team

Job Description

Wakefield City Council is seeking an experienced Enhanced Senior Social Worker to join the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Team. This role involves working with partner agencies to screen incoming referrals, assess risk, and determine the appropriate level of intervention. The position is full-time (37 hours per week), with office-based working at Wakefield District Headquarters, Havertop Lane, Normanton (WF6 1FD), and the potential for hybrid working following the probationary period. The role offers a competitive pay rate of £35 per hour (umbrella).

Key Responsibilities:

• Screen and analyse incoming referrals within the MASH, ensuring risk assessments are completed effectively.
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency professionals, including police, health, and education services, to ensure accurate decision-making.
• Apply threshold criteria to determine the appropriate level of intervention or service for each referral.
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure compliance with statutory safeguarding requirements.
• Provide professional advice and support to colleagues, ensuring best practices in child protection and risk assessment.
• Contribute to team development, sharing expertise in MASH processes and multi-agency working.

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with registration under Social Work England.
• Minimum of 3 years post-qualification experience, including MASH experience.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, child protection procedures, and threshold criteria.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Willingness to work full-time (37 hours per week) and be office-based, with potential for hybrid working following probation.

What Wakefield City Council Offers:

• Pay Rate: £35 per hour (umbrella).
• Contract length: Minimum 3 months with potential for extension.
• A dynamic MASH team environment, ensuring timely and effective safeguarding interventions.
• The opportunity to work with experienced multi-agency professionals and develop specialist expertise in risk assessment.

Benefits of Working with Eden Brown Synergy:

• DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy.
• Referral bonus if you refer a colleague or friend to us.
• Bonus for finding your own job.
• Twice-weekly payroll.
• A dedicated recruitment consultant to support you throughout your job search, employment, and beyond.

How to Apply:

If you are an experienced Enhanced Senior Social Worker with MASH expertise, please contact Mahek Shah at m.shah@ edenbrownsynergy.com or call directly on 0175 655 6972.

Join Wakefield City Council's MASH Team and play a critical role in ensuring the safety and well-being of children and families.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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