Team Manager – MASH

Southwark | Locum | £45.20 per hour | Hybrid Working

Southwark Council is seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead within their Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). This is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the screening of referrals, ensuring timely decision-making, and driving high-quality safeguarding practice across the front door service.

You will manage a multi-agency team, working closely with partners including police, health, and education to ensure children and families receive the right intervention at the earliest opportunity.

In this role, you will:

• Lead and manage a team within the MASH service
• Oversee the screening and triaging of referrals
• Ensure timely and proportionate decision-making in line with statutory guidance
• Provide management oversight on complex safeguarding cases
• Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners to share information and assess risk
• Monitor team performance, quality of practice, and service delivery
• Support staff development through supervision, coaching, and mentoring
• Ensure accurate and high-quality case recording and compliance with procedures

What You’ll Need:

• Social Work England Registration
• Social Work Qualification
• Significant post-qualified experience within children’s social care
• Previous experience in a Team Manager or leadership role
• Strong experience within MASH / Front Door services
• Excellent leadership, decision-making, and risk management skills
• Ability to drive performance and maintain high practice standards

Why Sheldon Phillips?

Because we actually listen to what you need. We’re not just here to fill roles—we’re here to find you the right fit in a supportive and rewarding team. That’s why social workers trust us to help them take the next step in their careers.

If you want to know more about this Team Manager – MASH role in Southwark, give Ellis Russell a call on 01635 226350 – let’s have a chat!

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