About the Role
Peterborough Borough Council are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join their team to triage new referrals into MASH. A successful candidate will have a sound knowledge of threshold application, making timely decisions for children and being able to remain calm under pressure. You will have the ability to work independently and as part of a team and will report to the Team Managers within MASH. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Worker to join a stable team who has children at the heart of all decision making.
The Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is based at Sand Martin House and co-located with Police, Health, Education, Housing, Independent Domestic Violence Advocates, Early Help Hub and the Assessment Service. The MASH triages new referrals for children and makes a decision as to whether intervention and support is required for children and families. The team includes a Service Manager, Team Managers, Senior Practitioners, Social Workers and Children's Advice and Information Officers.
We are seeking a motivated and confident Social Worker to join our established Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) team. This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a wide range of partner agencies, helping ensure children receive the right support and intervention at the right time.
Location: Sand Martin House, Bittern Way, PE2 8TY
Rate: £39.00 per hour
Contract: Temporary
Hours: 37 hours per week
Office Requirements: Office-based 3 days per week
Key Responsibilities
- Triage and screen new referrals received into the MASH.
- Gather and analyse information from partner agencies to assess risk and identify levels of need.
- Apply safeguarding thresholds confidently and consistently.
- Make timely decisions regarding intervention, support, and safeguarding actions.
- Undertake robust risk assessments and formulate recommendations.
- Work closely with partner agencies to ensure effective multi-agency safeguarding arrangements.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date case records.
- Contribute to a child-centred service that promotes positive outcomes and protects children from harm.
- Support the delivery of high-quality safeguarding practice within statutory timescales.
About You
- Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
- Experience within Children's Social Care, particularly safeguarding and assessment services.
- Strong understanding of threshold application and statutory safeguarding responsibilities.
- Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience of risk assessment and information analysis.
- Excellent communication and partnership-working skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multi-agency team.
- Calm, organised, and resilient under pressure.
If you are an experienced Social Worker with a passion for safeguarding and early decision-making, we'd love to hear from you.
This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. A DBS check may be applicable for this role, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.
