Social Worker – MASH – Northampton – £36

Social Worker
Team: MASH
Location: Northampton
Rate: £36
Details:
Decision Maker – Mash
All candidates will be required to carry out current vetting required for this role, Please do not put candidates forward if they are not happy to proceed with out vetting.
The MASH team can advise as to whether a family needs early help, and whether they meet the threshold for statutory child protection.
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
Hybrid working, for SW’s 3 days in the office per week. Location = Criminal Justice Centre – Northampton

Office use: RQ1576500

For more information please contact Carly on 01282  525510 or carlyanne@ashberryrecruitment.com

Ashberry Recruitment would ask that applicants meet the following:

• DIPSW or equivalent qualification in Social Work
• Social Work England registration
• Enhanced and in date DBS certificate.
• Excellent communication skills and be able to make good decisions based on information available.
• Can work alone and within/contribute to a team/multi-agency set ups
• Possess knowledge of service needs.
• Competent IT skills and be able to navigate electronic file/recording systems.
• Can write clear, concise, and robust assessment/reports/files.
• Have a flexible approach to work and working hours when the need arises

Why Ashberry?

• Dedicated experienced Consultant providing the ultimate support through your job search
• Friendly compliance team to guide you through the registration and placement process
• Provides your essential Enhanced DBS
• £250 Referral bonus.