MASH Social Worker

Rate: -37.52p/h

Contract Type: Locum (Full-time / Part-time options available)

Location: Hackney Service Centre, London

Start Date: ASAP

Connect2Hackney is recruiting on behalf of Hackney Council for an experienced Children''s MASH Social Worker to join the borough''s Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). This is a vital locum opportunity where you''ll be at the frontline of safeguarding, making critical, timely, and evidence-based threshold decisions to protect children and support families.

About the Role

This role focuses on ensuring a child-centred approach in every aspect of decision-making. You''ll assess safeguarding concerns and determine the most appropriate interventions or support pathways, working within a fast-paced, multi-agency environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess child protection and safeguarding concerns in line with the Hackney Wellbeing Framework and London Safeguarding Children Procedures.
• Use relevant legislation, guidance, and research to inform decisions.
• Conduct MASH checks by collecting and analysing information from professionals, partner agencies, and family networks.
• Work within agreed timescales to ensure prompt and appropriate action.
• Handle incoming calls from professionals, the public, and others, including urgent child protection referrals.
• Signpost to appropriate services or support pathways as required.
• Focus on achieving positive outcomes for children and families through effective and proportionate safeguarding or early help measures.
• Collaborate with multi-agency professionals to assess and manage risk effectively.

What You''ll Need

• Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Experience in safeguarding and multi-agency working.
• Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with professionals and the public.
• Strong analytical and organisational abilities to manage high-pressure, fast-paced decision-making scenarios.
• A commitment to anti-racist, trauma-informed, and child-centred practice.
• You will be line managed by an experienced Team Manager who will support your development and wellbeing.

Why Hackney?

Hackney Council is a creative, inclusive, and forward-thinking borough, embedding its Systemic, Trauma-Informed and Anti-Racist (STAR) practice model across all services. The borough was recently rated ''Good'' by Ofsted, with strong leadership and a commitment to identity, culture, and trauma-informed care.

Apply Now Through Connect2Hackney

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