Experienced Social Worker - Multi Agency Safeguarding Team

Join an Outstanding Children's Service and Shape the Future of Family Help!

We are looking for an Experienced Social Worker to join our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) and become part of a highly skilled team responsible for making timely, informed decisions that help ensure children receive the right support at the right time. Working alongside partners from Police, Health, Education, Housing, Probation and other safeguarding agencies, you will play a vital role in identifying risk, assessing need and helping to safeguard some of the most vulnerable children in our community.

Portsmouth City Council's Children's Services have been recognised by Ofsted as an Outstanding Local Authority, reflecting our commitment to delivering excellent outcomes for children and families. We invest in our workforce through learning and development opportunities, reflective supervision, career progression pathways and a strong culture of support and collaboration.

As an Experienced Social Worker within MASH, you will:

Analyse safeguarding contacts and referrals to assess risk and determine appropriate thresholds. Gather and evaluate information from a range of partner agencies to inform decision-making.

Make recommendations regarding statutory intervention, Child in Need services, Section 47 enquiries and Early Help support. Ensure children's voices, experiences and outcomes remain central to every decision.

Provide high-quality, evidence-based professional analysis and recording. Work effectively within statutory timescales in a fast-paced environment.

Support and mentor less experienced colleagues through coaching, guidance and role modelling. Contribute to service development, quality assurance and continuous improvement activities.

You will be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England and have significant post-qualifying experience within statutory children's social care. You will bring strong analytical skills, sound professional judgement and confidence in managing complex safeguarding concerns.

• Have excellent risk assessment and decision-making skills.
• Thrive in a collaborative multi-agency environment.
• Demonstrate professional curiosity and critical thinking.
• Can confidently challenge where necessary to improve outcomes for children.
• Are committed to reflective practice and continuous professional development.
• Put children and young people at the heart of everything they do.

Experience with in a MASH or Front Door service and knowledge of contextual safeguarding, exploitation, domestic abuse, parental mental health and substance misuse would be advantageous.

Portsmouth City Council is a unique organisation, committed to making a difference, and is guided by core values that set who we are as people, what we stand for, and how we act.

We are committed to our values of respect, integrity, collaboration, inclusivity and being people-focussed. These values set out how we can contribute to the success of the council and our own success as individuals. Learn more about our values and behaviours.

If you have any questions, or would like an informal discussion about the role, please email:
Katrine Ugur
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Portsmouth City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and young people, and expects all…