Senior Social Worker - MASH

This is a very fast paced and busy team. The successful candidate will be committed to driving improved services forward, and deliver positive outcomes for our children, young people and families in collaboration with external partners. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Barred List check What will you be doing? You will provide high quality case work decisions and operational supervision for referral information, making informed decisions in respect of safety of children within 24 hours of the referral. You will work collaboratively with our MASH partners and the child's voice will be evident through your work.

You should be a qualified Social Worker, with Social Work England registration, and have proven 3 years of experience of working in a 'Front Door' service.

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We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do. We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:

• 2 Day Induction Programme
• 2 days Signs of Safety training (social care colleagues)
• Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities
• Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits
• A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions
• Local government Pension Scheme
• Heavily subsidised town centre car parking scheme
• Employee Discount Scheme
• 28 days' annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years' service
• Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Monthly quality supervision
• SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues