Social Worker – MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub)

Location: Bromley
Organisation: London Borough of Bromley
Salary: £38,000 – £46,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Worker to join the MASH team in Bromley. You will be part of a fast-paced, multi-agency environment at the frontline of safeguarding, responsible for screening and analysing referrals to ensure children and families receive the right level of support at the right time.

You will work closely with partner agencies including police, health, education, and early help services to make timely and informed safeguarding decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, screen, and triage safeguarding referrals for children and families
• Analyse information from multiple agencies to assess risk and need
• Make evidence-based decisions regarding thresholds and next steps
• Liaise with partner agencies to gather and share safeguarding information
• Identify immediate risk and escalate concerns appropriately
• Maintain accurate and timely case recording and decision rationale
• Contribute to effective multi-agency safeguarding outcomes

About You

• Qualified Social Worker (BA/MA Social Work or equivalent)
• Registered with Social Work England
• Experience in children’s safeguarding, assessment, or frontline social work
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills under pressure
• Confident working in a high-volume, multi-agency environment
• Excellent communication and partnership working skills

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with progression opportunities
• Supportive and experienced MASH leadership team
• Regular supervision and reflective practice
• Access to high-quality training and CPD
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme

About the Service

The Bromley MASH is a key safeguarding gateway for children’s services, ensuring swift and effective decision-making through strong partnership working. You will play a vital role in protecting vulnerable children and shaping early intervention responses.

• New ‘Faster Pay’ service getting you paid more quickly
• Twice weekly payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• Your own dedicated friendly consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK

Social Worker – Safeguarding Team (Children’s Services)

Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

£40ph 

About the Role

We are looking for a committed and resilient Social Worker to join our Safeguarding Team in Liverpool. This is a vital frontline role where you will work with children and families to reduce risk, ensure safety, and promote positive outcomes.

You will manage complex cases involving child protection, child in need, and court proceedings, working closely with partners to safeguard children and support families through challenging circumstances.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a varied caseload of children subject to Child Protection Plans and Child in Need Plans
• Undertake Section 47 investigations and risk assessments
• Develop and review care and safety plans to protect children from harm
• Prepare high-quality reports for conferences and court proceedings
• Work in partnership with police, health, education, and other agencies
• Participate in duty systems and respond to safeguarding concerns promptly

About You

• Qualified Social Worker (BA/MA Social Work or equivalent)
• Registered with Social Work England
• Experience within safeguarding, child protection, or frontline children’s services
• Strong decision-making skills and ability to assess risk effectively
• Confident in court work and report writing
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing demands

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with progression opportunities
• Manageable caseloads and supportive leadership
• Regular supervision and reflective practice sessions
• Ongoing training and career development
• Flexible working arrangements
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme

About Liverpool

Based in Liverpool, you’ll be part of a dynamic service committed to protecting children and strengthening families within a diverse and vibrant community.

• New ‘Faster Pay’ service getting you paid more quickly
• Twice weekly payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• Your own dedicated friendly consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK

Permanent Social Worker – Children’s Services (Permanence Team) QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER

Location: Liverpool, Merseyside
Salary: £35,000 – £42,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Social Worker to join our Permanence Team in Liverpool. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of children and young people by securing stable, long-term placements that support their future wellbeing.

You will work with children in care, care leavers, foster carers, and adoptive families to achieve permanence through adoption, long-term fostering, or special guardianship arrangements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of children with a focus on achieving timely permanence
• Undertake assessments including Special Guardianship Orders (SGO) and adoption reports
• Develop and implement care plans that meet the needs of children and young people
• Work closely with multi-agency partners to ensure the best outcomes
• Attend court proceedings and provide high-quality evidence and reports
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and carers

About You

• Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work degree (e.g., BA/MA Social Work or equivalent)
• Registered with Social Work England
• Experience working within children’s services, ideally in permanence, adoption, or fostering
• Strong assessment and report-writing skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and annual increments
• Supportive team environment with regular supervision
• Access to continuous professional development and training
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• Flexible working options

About Liverpool

Working in Liverpool offers the chance to be part of a vibrant, diverse community with a strong commitment to improving outcomes for children and families.

• New ‘Faster Pay’ service getting you paid more quickly
• Twice weekly payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• Your own dedicated friendly consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK

Role Purpose

An experienced and qualified Senior Social Worker is required to join the i-ART (Integrated Access and Referral Team) Front Door service. This is a fast-paced safeguarding and decision-making environment, acting as the first point of contact for children’s social care referrals.

The successful candidate will be responsible for screening, assessing, and triaging contacts and referrals to ensure appropriate and timely safeguarding responses in line with statutory guidance and local procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Work within the i-ART Front Door team to screen, triage, and assess referrals to children’s social care
• Make timely and informed threshold decisions in line with safeguarding procedures and statutory guidance
• Undertake risk assessments and determine appropriate levels of intervention (Early Help, Child in Need, Child Protection)
• Liaise effectively with multi-agency partners including police, health, education, and Early Help services
• Provide clear professional advice and decision-making support to referrers and partner agencies
• Ensure all safeguarding concerns are appropriately escalated in line with procedures
• Maintain accurate and timely recording on case management systems
• Contribute to a high-performing front door service ensuring consistency, quality, and safeguarding outcomes
• Participate in team meetings, supervision, and service development activity

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration
• Significant post-qualified experience in statutory children’s social care
• Essential experience working within an i-ART / MASH / Front Door safeguarding team
• Strong knowledge of thresholds, safeguarding legislation, and statutory guidance (Children Act 1989/2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children)
• Ability to make confident, timely, and defensible decisions in a high-pressure environment
• Excellent communication, analytical, and recording skills
• Experience working within multi-agency safeguarding frameworks

Role Purpose

Cheshire East Council is seeking an experienced and committed Social Worker to join our Children in Need (CIN) and Child Protection (CP) team. The role involves working with children, young people, and families to assess needs, reduce risk, and ensure the safety and wellbeing of vulnerable children across the borough.

You will hold a complex caseload of CIN and CP cases, working within statutory frameworks to deliver high-quality, relationship-based social work practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Undertake comprehensive assessments under Section 17 (Children in Need) and Section 47 (Child Protection) of the Children Act 1989
• Manage a caseload of CIN and CP cases, ensuring timely intervention and robust planning
• Develop and implement child protection plans and care plans in line with statutory guidance
• Work closely with families to identify strengths, reduce risks, and promote positive outcomes for children
• Attend and contribute to strategy meetings, child protection conferences, court proceedings, and multi-agency meetings
• Produce high-quality written reports, assessments, and court statements within required timescales
• Liaise effectively with partner agencies including health, education, police, and voluntary services
• Ensure all practice is compliant with safeguarding procedures, legislation, and local authority policies
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records on the electronic case management system

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
• Minimum of 2 years post-qualified experience in statutory children’s services (CIN/CP essential)
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, including Children Act 1989 & 2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children
• Experience of court work and care proceedings
• Ability to manage a complex caseload and prioritise effectively
• Excellent communication, report writing, and analytical skills
• Commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children

Desirable Experience

• Experience working within a local authority CIN/CP team
• Court attendance and giving evidence in care proceedings
• Use of case management systems such as Liquidlogic or similar
• Experience working in a hybrid or agile working environment

Working Arrangements

• Hybrid working model (office-based attendance required at Macclesfield Town Hall and remote working)
• Attendance required for team meetings, supervision, and statutory meetings
• Flexible working supported in line with service needs

As a Social Worker within the Children Looked After Service, you will be responsible for undertaking ongoing assessment work and intervention with children and families. You will be progressing children’s plans and ensuring that they are accessing the right level of service at the right time. You will be working closely with colleagues and partner agencies to ensure that the voice of the child is heard, recorded and forms an integral part of your case planning.

To visit and work with families as required, assessing and re-assessing children’s needs whilst being looked after by the local authority. To act as a Case Manager and co-ordinate appropriate review meetings. To act as Key Worker in cases where a CLA Plan is in operation. To provide and contribute to Child & Family Assessments as required. To contribute to and to develop ways of identifying and assessing children determined to be in need within the criteria set out in the Children’s Services Plan.

To provide children and families with particular information and advice to assist in resolving problems. To liaise with other agencies on behalf of service users, to co-ordinate the various resources and arrange specific types of assistance. To carry out statutory duties as authorised by the Service Manager, Safeguarding Service and the Assistant Director and Director of Peoples Services. To present evidence and reports to Courts as required. To take part in the team’s Duty system as required. To maintain computerised records and documentation in accordance with approved policies and procedures. To work in collaboration with parents, guardians, carers and other professionals in relation to Children Looked After and to maintain records in accordance with CLA requirements.  35 hours per week 09:00-17:00

• New ‘Faster Pay’ service getting you paid more quickly
• Twice weekly payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• Your own dedicated friendly consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK

Whether working within Child Protection, Children in Need, or Children in Care, you will play a vital role in assessing risk, building relationships, coordinating multi-agency support, and ensuring every child’s voice is heard.

You will be supported by experienced managers, reflective supervision, a strong team culture, and a commitment to high-quality, child-centred practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete statutory assessments under the Children Act 1989/2004, including Child in Need, Section 47 enquiries, and ongoing safeguarding work.

• Manage a diverse caseload of children in need of protection, support, or long-term care.

• Build meaningful, trusting relationships with children, young people, and families to understand their experiences and promote positive change.

• Lead and participate in multi-agency meetings such as strategy discussions, ICPCs, core groups, LAC reviews, and planning meetings.

• Develop and implement outcome-focused plans that ensure children’s safety, stability, and wellbeing.

• Work closely with foster carers, residential homes, schools, health, police, and voluntary services.

• Prepare clear, accurate case records, assessments, and court-ready reports within required timescales.

• Promote stability and permanency for children in care, including contributing to care planning, life-story work, and pathway planning for care leavers.

• Advocate for children’s rights and ensure their voice is central in all decision-making.

• Participate in supervision and contribute to a supportive, reflective team culture.

About You

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration.

• Strong understanding of safeguarding thresholds, risk assessment, and statutory responsibilities in children’s services.

• Skilled at building rapport with children and families, even in challenging situations.

• Confident managing complex caseloads and working collaboratively with multi-agency partners.

• Excellent communication, analytical, and organisational skills.

• Committed to trauma-informed, relationship-based, and strengths-focused practice.

• Compassionate, resilient, and dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.

Why work with We do Social Work?

• New ‘Faster Pay’ service getting you paid more quickly
• Twice weekly payroll
• Free DBS and compliance service
• Your own dedicated friendly consultant with extensive social work knowledge
• Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK

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