MASH Deputy Team Manager

Our client Wigan Council is looking for a MASH Deputy Team Manager to join their team.Job PurposeTo support the Team Manager in leading and managing the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), ensuring timely, proportionate and high-quality safeguarding decision-making for children and families. The post holder will provide operational leadership, professional supervision, quality assurance, and performance management while promoting effective partnership working with statutory and voluntary agencies.The Deputy Team Manager will ensure that safeguarding referrals are appropriately screened, assessed and progressed in line with legislation, statutory guidance and local safeguarding procedures.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership and ManagementSupport the Team Manager in the day-to-day operational management of the MASH.Provide leadership, guidance and professional support to social workers and other team members.Deputise for the Team Manager in their absence.Allocate work appropriately, ensuring workloads are safe and manageable.Promote a culture of learning, accountability and continuous improvement.Lead team meetings, practice discussions and case audits.Safeguarding PracticeOversee the screening and triage of contacts and referrals concerning children at risk.Ensure threshold decisions are timely, consistent and evidence-based.Provide management oversight and authorisation of safeguarding decisions.Ensure statutory timescales are met.Support complex safeguarding ..... full job details .....