Children Social Worker

Role: Social Worker MACH Team
Department: Children s Social Care, Middlesbrough Council
Location: Middlesbrough

Purpose of Role

• To act as the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns raised about children and families in Middlesbrough.

• To provide timely screening, triage, and decision-making in partnership with multi-agency colleagues.

• To ensure children and young people receive the right level of support and intervention at the earliest opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive and assess referrals regarding children at risk of harm or in need of support.

• Work collaboratively with partner agencies (police, health, education, voluntary sector) to share information and make joint decisions.

• Apply thresholds for intervention consistently, ensuring proportionate responses.

• Record and maintain accurate case notes and decisions in line with council policies.

• Contribute to safeguarding strategy discussions and attend multi-agency meetings.

• Promote early help pathways and signpost families to appropriate services.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Qualified Social Worker with registration to Social Work England.

• Strong knowledge of child protection legislation, Working Together to Safeguard Children guidance, and local safeguarding procedures.

• Experience of working in a front-line safeguarding or referral team.

• Excellent communication and decision-making skills.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
Desirable

• Experience of multi-agency working within a hub or integrated team.

• Knowledge of Middlesbrough s local services and early help offer.

For more information contact Erika Taylor on (phone number removed)