Description
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Senior Social Worker to join our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) team and help make a difference for children and families across Southwark.
As a Senior Social Worker within our MASH Team, you will:
- Manage a balanced caseload and undertake high-quality screening and assessment of referrals.
- Undertake exemplary work and demonstrate an interest in sharing in the learning and development of peers.
- Identify and assess risks, needs, and safeguarding concerns for children and families.
- Conduct MASH intelligence checks with partner agencies and make recommendations regarding risk levels.
- Analyse and triangulate information from multiple sources to inform decision-making.
- Prepare and present cases at Threshold Meetings.
- Provide advice, guidance, and information to families and professionals.
- Signpost and refer families to appropriate services and support networks.
To be successful in this role, you will demonstrate:
- A recognised Social Work qualification (or equivalent).
- Current registration with Social Work England.
- Successful completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE).
- Significant years of experience working within a MASH Team in the UK.
- Strong assessment and analytical skills.
- Knowledge of child development, parenting capacity, environmental factors, and risk and protective factors affecting children.
- Experience of working with families in a diverse inner-London borough setting.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- A collaborative and proactive approach to partnership working.
- A commitment to improving outcomes for children and tackling inequality, injustice, and racism.
The salary for this role is GBP 51,831 - 59,394 per year.
The role is based at Queens Road, Peckham, London SE15 2HP and is a permanent contract, working 36 hours per week.
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, including a Children's Barred List check.
The post attracts a £2,500 welcome payment (£1,250 on appointment and £1,250 on successful completion of probation); and Retention payments of £3,000 per year for the first two years, increasing to £4,000 per year from year three.