Children\'s Social Worker / MASH / Northamptonshire

Children's Social Worker\\n\\nTeam: MASH\\n\\nDetails:\\n\\nAll candidates will be required to carry out current vetting required for this role. The MASH team can advise as to whether a family needs early help, and whether they meet the threshold for statutory child protection. The agency decision maker needs to be able to think on their feet, have a good understanding of child protection and children’s social care, and be able to work closely and effectively with other agencies throughout the internal team processes.

triaging referrals making MASH enquiries, speaking to parents, agencies making threshold recommendations – i.e. does it need assessment give direction to MASH Officers (call handlers) all static work – No home visits Hybrid working, for SW’s 3 days in the office per week. Location = Criminal Justice Centre – Northampton