Qualified Senior Social Work Practitioner - MASH Team

Job Title: Qualified Senior Social Work Practitioner - MASH Team

Specialism: Multiple Agency Safeguarding Hub

Location: Dudley, UK

Salary: £33.30 Hourly

Type: Full Time/Part Time, Ongoing

Are you ready to take on a pivotal role where each day brings new challenges and opportunities? We have an exciting opportunity for a Qualified Senior Social Work Practitioner within the MASH Team in Dudley. Earn £33.30 per hour while making a genuine difference in the lives of children and families. With both full-time and part-time options available, this ongoing role offers flexibility to suit your lifestyle.

• Full Time/Part Time: Choose a schedule that fits your life, offering the freedom to balance work and personal commitments.
• Competitive hourly rate: Earn an attractive wage for your expertise and experience.
• Career Development: Gain access to ongoing professional development and training opportunities to enhance your skills and progress your career.
• Diverse
  
  Experience:
  
  Work in a dynamic, multi-agency environment where no two days are the same, broadening your professional horizons.

• Undertake screening and triage of safeguarding referrals, making timely, evidence-based decisions on thresholds and intervention pathways.
• Assess and analyse risk using multi-agency information to inform Section 17 and Section 47 enquiries under the Children Act 1989.
• Manage a caseload of complex child protection cases, ensuring effective safeguarding and positive outcomes for children and families.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to share information lawfully and coordinate safeguarding responses.
• Provide professional advice, mentoring, and informal supervision to social workers and support staff within the team.

• Degree in Social Work (DipSW/CQSW or equivalent)
• Evidence of continued professional development

• Registered with Social Work England
• Enhanced DBS clearance
• Sound knowledge of the Children Act 1989/2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and relevant statutory guidance

Dudley offers a vibrant community atmosphere where historical charm meets modern amenities. With excellent transport links and a host of cultural and recreational activities, it's a fantastic place to both work and live. Join us and be part of a team that is changing lives for the better in Dudley.