Location
Queens Road, Peckham, London SE15 2HP

Hours
36 hours per week

Salary
£1,250 per month

About the Role
Do you see yourself making a meaningful impact on the lives of children and families? Can you use your experience to identify risk, safeguard children, and support positive outcomes for families? Our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is looking for a passionate and dedicated Senior Social Worker to join our exceptional team and help make a difference for children and families across Southwark. As a Senior Social Worker within our MASH Team, you will manage a balanced caseload and undertake high-quality screening and assessment of referrals. You will undertake exemplary work and share in the learning and development of peers. Your role will involve identifying and assessing risks, needs, and safeguarding concerns for children and families, conducting MASH intelligence checks with partner agencies, and making recommendations regarding risk levels. You will analyse and triangulate information from multiple sources to inform decision-making, prepare and present cases at Threshold Meetings, provide advice, guidance, and information to families and professionals, and signpost and refer families to appropriate services and support networks. This permanent role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check, including a Children's Barred List check. The post attracts a £2,500 welcome payment (£1,250 on appointment and £1,250 on successful completion of probation) and retention payments of £3,000 per year for the first two years, increasing to £4,000 per year from year three.

Experience
Significant years of experience working within a MASH Team in the UK. Experience of working with families in a diverse inner-London borough setting.

About you
Strong assessment and analytical skills. Knowledge of child development, parenting capacity, environmental factors, and risk and protective factors affecting children. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills. Good problem-solving skills. A collaborative and proactive approach to partnership working. Commitment to improving outcomes for children and tackling inequality, injustice, and racism.

Qualifications
A recognised Social Work qualification (or equivalent). Current registration with Social Work England. Successful completion of the Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE). Qualified Social Worker with experience working directly with children and families.