MASH Practice Manager / Senior Social Worker - Thurrock in Colchester

MASH Practice Manager / Senior Social Worker - Thurrock in Colchester

Colchester Full-Time On-site
Eden Brown Synergy Careers

MASH Practice Manager / Senior Social Worker - Thurrock Council
Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced MASH Practice Manager / Senior Social Worker to join Thurrock Council's Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on an initial 12-week sickness cover contract.
Location: Civic Offices, New Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 6SL
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Initial 12 weeks
Working pattern: Minimum of 2 days per week in the office
Pay rate: Negotiable, depending on experience and interview
Your daily responsibilities will include
Providing practice leadership, guidance and support to social workers and multi-agency professionals within the MASH team.
Overseeing child protection, Children in Need and Early Help contacts, ensuring timely and proportionate safeguarding decisions.
Undertaking complex risk assessments and making informed decisions regarding thresholds and appropriate interventions.
Supporting effective information sharing and collaboration with Police, Health, Education, Children's Services and Early Help partners.
Providing quality assurance and promoting compliance with legislation, statutory guidance and local safeguarding procedures.
Deputising for the Team Manager when required and contributing to service development and improvement.
Championing Signs of Safety principles and supporting the implementation of the Families First agenda.
Essential Requirements
Social Work qualification (Degree, Master's, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent).
Current registration with Social Work England.
Significant post-qualification experience within Children's Social Care, including MASH, front-door safeguarding, child protection and Early Help.
Experience working at Senior Practitioner level or above, with practice leadership and decision-making responsibilities.
Strong understanding of safeguarding thresholds, risk assessment, relevant legislation and Working Together to Safeguard Children .
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