South East England

42 - 42 GBP Per Hour

Children's Services

Contract

Reference 2897

Assistant Team Manager – MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub)
Up to £42 per hour
Local Authority – South East England

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant Team Manager to join a dynamic and fast-paced MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub) team. This pivotal role offers the chance to lead and support a highly skilled group of social workers dedicated to ensuring the timely and effective safeguarding of children.

About the Authority

This forward-thinking council is committed to delivering high-quality safeguarding services that place the child at the centre of every decision. The MASH service works collaboratively with professionals from police, health, education, and other agencies to ensure early identification of risk and effective information sharing. You’ll join a well-established, supportive management structure that values reflective supervision and continuous professional development.

Key Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day management and supervision to social workers and support staff in the MASH team
Oversee the screening and triage of incoming referrals, ensuring risk is identified and managed promptly
Support decision-making in complex cases and ensure thresholds for intervention are consistently applied
Lead on performance management, quality assurance, and practice development
Foster positive working relationships with partner agencies to promote effective multi-agency collaboration

Candidate Requirements

Social Work England registration
Substantial post-qualified experience in safeguarding or MASH settings
Proven ability to provide supervision and management support to practitioners
Excellent decision-making and communication skills
Strong understanding of thresholds, legislation, and statutory safeguarding procedures