Social Worker - MASH Team
Location: South Tyneside
Pay Rate: £28.96 per hour
Contract: Full-time, Temporary
Team: Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
Job Summary:
Randstad Care is currently recruiting a qualified and experienced Social Worker to join the MASH team in South Tyneside. This role involves front-line decision-making, assessing risk, and coordinating multi-agency responses to safeguarding concerns for vulnerable children and families.
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Responsibilities:
Receive and triage referrals from professionals and the public regarding safeguarding concerns
Undertake initial assessments and determine the appropriate response based on local safeguarding thresholds
Work in partnership with police, health, education, and other agencies to share information and formulate decisions
Participate in strategy discussions and provide recommendations on next steps
Ensure children's safety and well-being is prioritised in all decisions
Maintain accurate and timely case recordings and reports
Contribute to a fast-paced, high-performing team environment
Requirements:
Social Work England registration
Recognised social work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)
Previous experience in a MASH or safeguarding setting is essential
In-depth knowledge of safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance
Ability to manage risk and make sound, timely decisions
Enhanced DBS on the update service (or willing to apply)
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.