Qualified Social Worker - Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Team

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Qualified Social Worker - Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Team

Job title: Qualified Social Worker - MASH Team
Specialism: Social Worker - Children's Services
Location: Nottinghamshire, UK
Pay rate: £36.00 per hour
Contract type: Ongoing locum
Working pattern: Part time / Full time

Role overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Qualified Social Worker to join the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) in Nottinghamshire. This ongoing locum role places you at the heart of frontline safeguarding, where your analysis and decision-making will play a vital role in protecting children and young people. Offering both part-time and full-time flexibility, this position allows you to balance professional impact with a healthy work-life balance.

Perks and benefits

• Flexible working options: Choose part time or full time to suit your lifestyle and commitments.

• Competitive hourly rate: £36.00 per hour, rewarding your skills and experience.

• Professional development: Access ongoing training, reflective practice, and learning opportunities.

• Multi-agency collaboration: Work closely with police, health, and education partners in an integrated safeguarding environment.

• Supportive practice culture: Benefit from regular supervision, guidance, and peer support.

What you will do

• Receive, screen, and triage contacts and referrals regarding children at risk or in need of support.

• Analyse information from multiple agencies to identify risk, thresholds, and appropriate interventions.

• Make informed safeguarding decisions in line with statutory guidance, local procedures, and best practice.

• Work collaboratively within the MASH alongside partner agencies to ensure timely and effective responses.

• Produce clear, high-quality written records, analysis, and recommendations within agreed timescales.

• Contribute to strategy discussions, risk management planning, and safeguarding decision-making.

• Participate in supervision, reflective practice, and continuous professional development.

• Work flexibly to meet service demands, including potential shift or rota patterns where required.