Social Worker - Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)

We are seeking 4 passionate and dedicated Social Workers to join our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) team and help make a difference for children and families across Southwark.

As a Social Worker within our MASH Team, you will:

• Manage a balanced caseload and undertake high-quality screening and assessment of referrals.
• 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).
• 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.
• A collaborative and proactive approach to partnership working.
• A commitment to improving outcomes for children and tackling inequality, injustice, and racism.

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.

This vacancy is subject to the council’s redeployment arrangements. Eligible redeployees will be considered first, and the vacancy may be withdrawn if a suitable redeployee is appointed.