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Social Worker - MASH
Job Posted: 3 days ago
Salary: £ 37.52 - 37.52 / Hour
Job Type: Contract Temporary
Location: Hackney, London
Expire in: 25 days
Job Description
MASH Social Worker
Rate: £37.52p/h
Contract Type: Locum (Full-time / Part-time options available)
Location: Hackney Service Centre, London
Start Date: ASAP
Connect2Hackney is recruiting on behalf of Hackney Council for an experienced Children's MASH Social Worker to join the borough's Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). This is a vital locum opportunity where you'll be at the frontline of safeguarding, making critical, timely, and evidence-based threshold decisions to protect children and support families.
About the Role
This role focuses on ensuring a child-centred approach in every aspect of decision-making. You'll assess safeguarding concerns and determine the most appropriate interventions or support pathways, working within a fast-paced, multi-agency environment.
Key Responsibilities
Assess child protection and safeguarding concerns in line with the Hackney Wellbeing Framework and London Safeguarding Children Procedures.
Use relevant legislation, guidance, and research to inform decisions.
Conduct MASH checks by collecting and analysing information from professionals, partner agencies, and family networks.
Work within agreed timescales to ensure prompt and appropriate action.
Handle incoming calls from professionals, the public, and others, including urgent child protection referrals.
Signpost to appropriate services or support pathways as required.
Focus on achieving positive outcomes for children and families through effective and proportionate safeguarding or early help measures.
Collaborate with multi-agency professionals to assess and manage risk effectively.What You'll Need
Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
Experience in safeguarding and multi-agency working.
Excellent communication skills to engage effectively with professionals and the public.
Strong analytical and organisational abilities to manage high-pressure, fast-paced decision-making scenarios.
A commitment to anti-racist, trauma-informed, and child-centred practice.
You will be line managed by an experienced Team Manager who will support your development and wellbeing.Why Hackney?
Hackney Council is a creative, inclusive, and forward-thinking borough, embedding its Systemic, Trauma-Informed and Anti-Racist (STAR) practice model across all services. The borough was recently rated 'Good' by Ofsted, with strong leadership and a commitment to identity, culture, and trauma-informed care.
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