Decision Maker - MASH

Posted 05 August 2025
Salary Up to £36 per hour
LocationNorthampton
Job type Temporary
Discipline Social Work
Reference25174

Job description

Opus people solutions on behalf of Northampton Childrens Trust have an exciting opportunity for a Decision Maker to join their Mash Team.

Job Title: Decision Maker
Length of assignment: 3 Months
Hours per week: 22.5 - 37
Hourly rate: £36
Location: Criminal Justice Centre, Northampton
Remote/Office based: Hybrid

The MASH team can advise as to whether a family needs early help, and whether they meet the threshold for statutory child protection.

Responsibilities:

  • 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 required

If you thrive to make a difference and have 3 years Social worker experience and this is the role for you, then we would love to hear from you.