MASH - Social Worker

Description:

Experienced Social Worker – MASH

Role: Experienced Social Worker

Location:  Oxfordshire

Team: MASH 

Pay:  £35,745 - £42,403 with Welcome and Loyalty payment of £3,500.

Contract: Full-Time Locum

We are working with Oxfordshire County Council to secure them a talented social worker, the local authority is looking for an Experienced Social Worker to join their flourishing MASH team in Childrens Services. This service is responsible for triaging incoming child protection referrals and making sure that vulnerable children receive the help they need. This is a crucial role that requires a dedicated and experienced social worker.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Screening referrals of children and families referred to the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)

Liaising with partner agencies to gather information and make informed decisions

Undertaking direct work with children and families to assess their needs and risks

Participating in strategy meetings and contributing to multi-agency discussions

Completing assessments and reports in a timely and accurate manner

Making recommendations for appropriate interventions and services

Providing support and guidance to colleagues and partner agencies

Participating in team meetings, supervision, and training sessions

Maintaining accurate case records and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements

Adhering to relevant policies, procedures, and legislation

Requirements:

Social Work qualification (DipSW, CQSW, CSS, or equivalent)

HCPC registration

Experience working within a MASH or similar safeguarding team

Knowledge of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team

Strong assessment and decision-making skills

Commitment to continuous professional development

Driving license and access to a vehicle

Why use Sheldon Phillips to find your next role? It's simple really - we aren't pushy or too needy.....we know that what you want is to be listened to! You want an agency that will pro-actively look for what you want to do, rather than us focussing on the roles that will benefit us financially.

That's why we have been so successful, because this is YOUR job search, not ours.

If you want to know more about this Experienced Social Worker role in Oxfordshire, give Fred Thomas a call on (phone number removed).

Oh, and if you pass our details onto a friend and we place them, we are paying a massive £300 referral bonus for successful placements (Terms and conditions apply)