Social Worker - MASH

MASH Social Worker Location: Northamptonshire Children s Trust Criminal Justice Centre, 700 Pavilion Drive, Northampton, NN4 7SL Hours: 37 hours per week Working Pattern: Hybrid 2 days in the office and 3 days from home, subject to business needs Rate: £36 per hour About the Role This is an exciting opportunity to work at the front door of Children s Services, playing a key role in safeguarding children and promoting positive outcomes for children, young people and families. As a MASH Decision Maker, you will work within a dynamic multi-agency environment, screening contacts and referrals, gathering and analysing information from partner agencies, and making timely, proportionate and defensible decisions. You will ensure that children receive the right support at the right time, with the child s voice and lived experience central to your decision-making. Key Responsibilities Provide high-quality casework decisions and operational supervision in relation to referral information. Make timely decisions regarding the safety and welfare of children, ideally within 24 hours of referral. Screen contacts and referrals and determine appropriate thresholds for intervention. Gather, analyse and evaluate information from MASH partner agencies. Assess risk and identify safeguarding concerns. Make balanced, proportionate and defensible decisions regarding service interventions. Provide professional advice, guidance and expertise to partner agencies. Work collaboratively ..... full job details .....