MASH Practice Manager / Senior Social Worker – Thurrock

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.
• Knowledge of universal support and Early Help services and multi-agency working.
• Commitment to strengths-based, relationship-focused practice and Signs of Safety.
• Enhanced DBS with Children’s Barred List check required.
• Ability to attend the office at least two days per week.

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy

• Dedicated recruitment consultant providing ongoing support.
• Twice-weekly payroll.
• DBS support, including payment where applicable.
• Referral bonus for successfully recommending a candidate.
• Bonus for finding your own placement, subject to eligibility.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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