MASH Social Worker
Knowsley Council
Full-time | 37 hours per week | Hybrid working
Description
Knowsley Council is looking for an experienced and motivated Social Worker to join our busy Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). This is an exciting opportunity to work at the heart of safeguarding, screening and triaging referrals to protect vulnerable children and young people across the borough.
Based within a multi-disciplinary team, you will contribute to high-quality decision making, ensuring robust and proportionate responses to children in need of support or protection. This role offers a hybrid working model with opportunities to be both office-based and flexible.
Responsibilities
Screen and analyse incoming referrals to determine level of need, risk, and appropriate next steps
Identify thresholds of intervention and allocate work to the correct service pathway
Attend and contribute to multi-agency strategy meetings
Liaise with partner agencies including police, education, and health to gather relevant safeguarding information
Record and maintain clear, accurate, and timely case records
Prioritise safeguarding and the voice of the child in all decision-making
Work in partnership with colleagues across children’s services to support best outcomesRequirements
Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration
Demonstrable experience working in a statutory children’s service, ideally including MASH or safeguarding
Confident assessing levels of need and risk, and applying appropriate thresholds
Skilled in multi-agency working and information-sharing
Ability to write and present reports, including attendance at strategy discussions and child protection meetings
Knowledge of relevant legislation, guidance, and best practice including Working Together to Safeguard Children
Excellent analytical, decision-making, and organisational skills
Prepared to work in a fast-paced environment, with good IT literacy
Ability to work flexibly and manage competing demandsHow to Apply
If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on (phone number removed) or email me your CV – (url removed)
If this role isn’t right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.
The benefits of working with SCS:
A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
Exceptional referral bonuses – £350 per referral placed in to work!
An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
Payroll service twice a week.
Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge
