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Advanced Social Worker - MASH
Job Posted: 29 minutes ago
Salary: £ 54,022 - 56,107 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Croydon, London
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Advanced Social Worker - MASH - Croydon Council
Salary: £53,607 (Grade 14) + £2,500 retention payment
Contract: Permanent, 36 hours per week
Location: Hybrid - minimum 3 days in the office
Join Croydon's Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) and play a vital role at the 'front door' of Children's Social Care. Our MASH makes timely and informed decisions about the help and protection children need, ensuring their journey begins in the right way.
About the Role
As an Advanced Social Worker in MASH, you'll manage a daily allocation of referrals, liaising directly with parents, carers, young people and multi-agency partners. You'll use your analytical and assessment skills to determine thresholds of need and risk, and advise on suitable pathways including Early Help, CIN and CP. You'll also contribute to wider multi-agency forums and offer consultations to professionals.
This is an opportunity to work in a dynamic team structure comprising 3 MASH teams and a specialist Early Help Triage Team including Early Help Navigators, Substance Misuse Worker, and a Domestic Abuse IDVA.
What We're Looking For
We're seeking experienced, qualified social workers who can:
Make sound decisions under pressure within tight timeframes
Manage a high volume of contacts and competing priorities
Engage effectively with families and partner agencies
Analyse risk and need to determine appropriate interventions
Provide clear, evidence-based rationale in written case records
Essential Requirements:
Qualified Social Worker (Social Work England registered)
Experience in a statutory children's social care setting
Strong understanding of relevant legislation, thresholds, and safeguarding practice
Excellent communication, teamwork and decision-making skills
Prior MASH experience is welcome but not essential
Why Choose Croydon
Croydon is proud of its diverse workforce, systemic practice model and strong leadership. We value anti-racist, anti-discriminatory practice and prioritise staff wellbeing, support and manageable caseloads.
You'll be joining a highly experienced team who value reflective supervision, collaborative working, and high professional standards. You'll be office-based 3 days a week (or more, depending on service need), with flexibility the rest of the week.
Benefits
£2,500 retention payment
Highly competitive salary
Systemic practice training
29-31 days annual leave + bank holidays + option to buy more
Local government pension (approx. 20% employer contribution)
Career development and CPD opportunities
Management development programmes
Employee wellbeing support
Staff discounts and perks
Flexible and hybrid working
Apply now to be part of a forward-thinking local authority that invests in its social workers and the children they support.
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