CSC - Senior Social Worker/Senior Practitioner (MASH)

Who You Are

The ideal candidate is someone with experience managing or working in a social work setting, including MASH, Referral and Assessment, and Safeguarding Teams. You have a clear understanding of thresholds and can maintain healthy relationships with partner agencies. You possess strong interpersonal skills, work efficiently under pressure, and have a systemic approach to restoring best social work practices. Familiarity with different IT systems and contemporary information recording on social care systems is essential. Senior/Advanced Practitioners with experience managing complex cases are also considered.

What the job involves

This role invites individuals to join the Children and Families Hub, which provides early help and protection for families in need. You will be part of a multi-agency team responsible for screening referrals, assessing needs and risks, and identifying appropriate support interventions. This full-time position requires three days in the office and two days of remote work per week. Collaboration with partners like Police, Health, Education, Youth Justice Service, and virtual partners such as Probation and ATLAS is vital to delivering high-quality interventions for children and families.

Skills

• Experience in social work settings
• Understanding of thresholds
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Able to work under pressure
• Systemic social work practices
• IT system proficiency