Social Worker – MASH – London

Location: London Borough of Hackney
Pay/Salary: £37.52 per hour (Umbrella)
Office Working: Hybrid
Contract: Locum

We are currently working with the London Borough of Hackney to find an experienced Social Worker for their MASH Team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy frontline service, working at the first point of contact to assess safeguarding concerns, analyse risk and ensure children and families receive the right intervention at the right time.

You'll work closely with professionals across children's services and partner agencies, gathering and analysing information to inform robust safeguarding decisions. The role requires strong assessment skills, professional curiosity and the ability to manage competing priorities within a fast-paced environment. Hackney's approach incorporates systemic practice and Social Learning Theory, with a strong focus on effective multi-agency working.

Duties

• Screening and assessing referrals and safeguarding concerns relating to children and families.
• Gathering and analysing information from children, families and partner agencies to inform decision-making.
• Assessing risk and protective factors within a child protection framework.
• Completing clear, analytical and evidence-based assessments and reports.
• Working closely with Police, Health, Education and other agencies to ensure a coordinated safeguarding response.
• Making timely recommendations regarding appropriate pathways and interventions for children and families.
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date case records within statutory timescales.
• Ensuring children's wishes, feelings and lived experiences are considered throughout assessment and decision-making.
• Applying systemic approaches and evidence-based practice when assessing children and families.

What you need

• Social Work Qualification.
• Social Work England registration.
• Enhanced DBS (provided by us).
• Previous experience within a MASH, Front Door or Referral & Assessment Team.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection legislation and statutory guidance.
• Excellent assessment, analytical and risk-management skills.
• Experience of effective multi-agency working.
• Ability to thrive within a complex and demanding frontline environment.

Why use us?

At Sheldon Phillips, you are not just a number on a board, you are someone we get to know, creating a personal job search that is as individual as you are. Our expert team are trained to ensure that your needs are met, our compliance procedures are quick and efficient, while making sure you find the job you really want.

If you are interested in this Social Worker role in a MASH Team within Hackney, give Rhys Rafferty a call on

or email rrafferty@sheldon-phillips.com.

Referral Bonus: Do you know someone who would be ideal for this role? Refer them to Sheldon Phillips and, if we successfully place them into a locum role, you'll receive a £300 referral bonus as a thank you. Terms and Conditions Apply.