Social Worker – MASH

Job Title: Agency Decision Maker/Social Worker – MASH
Rate: £36 per hour
Location: Criminal Justice Centre, Northampton (Hybrid – 3 days in the office per week)
Contract Type: Locum contract

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About the Role

We are seeking an experienced social worker for a Decision Maker role to join our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) team. You will play a vital role in assessing referrals, determining thresholds, and ensuring children and families receive timely and appropriate interventions.

This role is entirely static – no home visits required – and involves working closely with other professionals and agencies to safeguard children.

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Key Responsibilities

• Triaging referrals received into MASH.

• Carrying out MASH enquiries, including liaising with parents and partner agencies.

• Making threshold recommendations (e.g. whether assessment is required).

• Providing direction to MASH Officers (call handlers).

• Ensuring all decisions are made in line with statutory thresholds and safeguarding procedures.

• Working collaboratively with internal and external agencies to support effective safeguarding outcomes.

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Requirements

• Strong understanding of child protection and children’s social care.

• Ability to assess information quickly, apply thresholds, and make robust, defensible decisions.

• Confident communicator, able to engage with parents, professionals, and partner agencies.

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, multi-agency environment.

• 3 years permanent experience in a local authority social work role

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What’s on Offer

• £36 per hour – fixed rate (non-negotiable).

• Hybrid working model: 3 days office-based at the Criminal Justice Centre, Northampton.

• A supportive, multi-agency environment where your expertise will directly impact safeguarding outcomes.

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How to Apply
If you are an experienced social worker with strong MASH experience, please send your CV to fthomas@sheldon-phillips.com or call 07595 414 227.