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Children's Social Workers - Level 2/Children's First Response and MASH; Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub
Job in
Poole, Dorset County, BH15, England, UK
Listed on 2026-11-02
Listing for:
The Methodist Church in Britain
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-11-02
Job specializations:
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Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Child Development/Support, Child Protection, Human Services/ Social Work
Job Description & How to Apply Below
This permanent full-time post sits in the MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub) within BCP Council's Children's First Response, part of Safeguarding and Early Help. The work centres on triaging, assessing and passing on referrals so each child gets the right support at the right time and is protected from harm. Based partly at Poole Police Station alongside other agencies, the role suits an experienced practitioner, ideally with MASH experience, who will help embed a systemic approach.
Social Work England registration is required, and visa sponsorship is not available.
- Triage, assess and transfer referrals to the most appropriate team or service
- Work with children and families so every child receives the right support at the right time
- Safeguard children from potential harm
- Embed the systemic approach to practice as a core ethos within the team
- Keep children and their voices at the heart of casework
- Work alongside multi-agency professionals at Poole Police Station and from home at times
- Successful completion of the ASYE Programme
- Registered social worker with Social Work England
- At least 2 years' front-line social work safeguarding experience
- Significant post-qualifying experience working with children and families in the statutory sector
- Existing right to work in the UK
- Disclosure and Barring Service check at the appropriate level
- MASH experience
- Able to handle complex referrals and challenging casework, with strong risk analysis and decision making
- Willingness to take a post-qualifying award such as Practice Education
- Specialist knowledge developing within front-line services
- Working to the DfE Knowledge and Skills statements for child and family practitioners
- Willingness to develop confident presentation skills
- Commitment to continuing professional development
- Reflective, proactive and resilient approach
- Local Government Pension
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Full induction and Practice Fundamentals support
- Regular supervision
- Career progression and learning opportunities
- Flexible working, including hybrid working
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Potential relocation scheme
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