MASH Social Worker; CDC)

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Basis Full time

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Salary Grade 9 £ 42,123 - £46,579 per annum Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Region Doncaster Job category/type Childrens Social Work Date posted 24/09/2026 Job reference REQ
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Based at:
Colonnades House, Doncaster

Salary details:
Grade 9 £ 42,123 - £46,579 per annum

Contract Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 8th October 2026

Enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

Join the Front Door of Children's Services

The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of MASH Social Worker.

Do you thrive on making informed decisions, analysing risk and safeguarding children at the earliest opportunity?

We are looking for an experienced, passionate and motivated Social Worker to join our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), a fast-paced and dynamic service at the heart of safeguarding in Doncaster.

As a MASH Social Worker, you will be part of a highly skilled multi‑agency team working alongside colleagues from Police, Health, Education, Probation and other partner agencies. Together, you will ensure that children and families receive the right response at the right time.

This is an excellent opportunity for a social worker who enjoys analytical practice, professional decision‑making and collaborative working, without carrying a long‑term caseload.

As a MASH Social Worker, you will:

• Assess and screen contacts and safeguarding referrals.
• Gather and analyse information from a range of partner agencies.
• Identify risk and protective factors impacting children and families.
• Make threshold decisions regarding Early Help, Child in Need, Child Protection and other statutory interventions.
• Participate in strategy discussions and safeguarding decision‑making.
• Provide professional advice and consultation to partner agencies.
• Produce concise, high‑quality assessments and records.
• Ensure the voice and lived experience of the child informs all decision‑making.
• Work within statutory guidance and local safeguarding procedures.

You will be:

• A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Passionate about safeguarding children and improving outcomes.
• Experienced in Children's Social Care and child protection practice.
• Skilled in assessment, analysis and professional judgement.
• Confident in applying thresholds and making evidence‑based decisions.
• Able to work effectively under pressure and manage competing demands.
• An excellent communicator with strong partnership‑working skills.
• Committed to high‑quality recording and reflective practice.
• Have good awareness of local policies and procedures
• Identify and…