Social Worker - MASH Team Sanctuary Personal

Job Title: Social Worker – MASH Team

Specialism: Children’s Social Work

Location: Plymouth, UK

Salary: £42.00 per hour

Hours: Part-time / Full-time

Contract Type: Ongoing Locum

Step into a dynamic and rewarding opportunity as a Social Worker within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Team in Plymouth. This vital role places you at the forefront of safeguarding, ensuring children and young people are protected and supported through effective multi-agency collaboration.

With both part-time and full-time options available, this ongoing locum position offers flexibility, competitive pay, and the chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of vulnerable children while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Flexible Working: Choose between part-time or full-time hours to suit your lifestyle and commitments.

Attractive Hourly Rate: Earn £42.00 per hour, rewarding your expertise and dedication.

Professional Growth: Access continuous training and development to strengthen your safeguarding and assessment skills.

Collaborative Network: Work alongside professionals from police, health, education, and social care sectors.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the flexibility and autonomy that locum work provides.

Receive and analyse incoming contacts and referrals concerning children at potential risk of harm.

Undertake threshold decision-making using Plymouth’s Continuum of Need and statutory frameworks.

Collaborate with multiple agencies, including police, health, and education, to complete multi-agency risk assessments.

Participate in daily MASH meetings, contributing insights and sharing intelligence to inform case outcomes.

Record decisions, rationales, and next steps clearly and accurately on the Mosaic case management system.

Complete Section 17 Child in Need assessments and Section 47 child protection enquiries, where appropriate.

Liaise effectively with Early Help, Children’s Social Care, and partner agencies to ensure smooth case transitions.

Use Signs of Safety and other evidence-based frameworks to promote strengths-based practice.

Keep children and families’ voices central to all assessments, planning, and decisions.

Support service improvement initiatives and help develop MASH practice and processes.

Plymouth offers the perfect blend of career opportunity and lifestyle. Known as Britain’s Ocean City, it combines coastal charm with vibrant urban living. From breathtaking beaches and harbours to its rich maritime history and friendly community, Plymouth provides a welcoming environment to live and work. Enjoy the balance of a fulfilling career and the stunning backdrop of the South West coast.

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