Oxfordshire

44711 - 47754 GBP Per Year

Children's Services

Permanent

Reference 2557

Senior Practitioner – MASH

Location: Oxfordshire
Salary: Up to £47,754 per annum (as well as, £3,500 welcome and loyalty bonus + up to £8,000 relocation package)
Contract: Permanent
Ofsted Rating: Good

Are you ready to take the next step in your social work career in a high-performing, supportive, and forward-thinking team?
Oxfordshire County Council is looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior Practitioner to join their Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on a permanent basis. This is a vital front-line safeguarding role where your professional judgement and leadership will make a real difference to the lives of children and families.

As a Senior Practitioner in MASH, you will play a pivotal role in reviewing referrals and making informed decisions to ensure children receive a timely and proportionate response. Working alongside a team of fellow Senior Practitioners, and with strong support from experienced managers, you will ensure that referrals are triaged efficiently, with clear, evidence-based decisions made at pace.

What’s on offer:

A competitive salary up to £47,754
£3,500 welcome and loyalty bonus
Relocation package of up to £8,000
A Good Ofsted-rated authority
A flexible, agile working environment
Regular training and development opportunities
Excellent career progression pathways
30 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
A generous local government pension scheme

About you:

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
Minimum of 3 years post-qualified experience in children’s safeguarding
Strong assessment, decision-making and triage skills
Experience working in a duty or fast-paced team (previous MASH experience desirable)
Excellent communication and multi-agency working abilities
A reflective practitioner with sound knowledge of child protection thresholds and legislation