MASH Social Worker

Locum MASH Social Worker – Blackpool Council

Rate: £42 per hour
Contract: Locum – Maternity Cover
Team: Multi Agency Request for Support Hub (MASH)
Location: Blackpool
Hours: Full-time (37)


Blackpool Council is seeking an experienced and confident Social Worker to join their Multi Agency Request for Support Hub (MASH) as part of a locum maternity cover arrangement.

This is a key role in the front-door service, where you will support the triage and screening of all requests for support and referrals into Children’s Services. You will play a central role in safeguarding children by working closely with partner agencies to ensure the right service response in line with the Levels of Need.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Triage and screen incoming requests for support and phone calls to Children’s Services.

  • Liaise with professionals from a wide range of partner agencies including health, education, and the police.

  • Provide professional advice and decision-making regarding thresholds and appropriate next steps.

  • Ensure that referrals are signposted correctly, either into statutory social work teams or to early help services.

  • Maintain high-quality and timely recording on relevant case management systems.

Please note: This role does not involve case holding.
 

Requirements:

  • A minimum of 2 years’ experience in statutory children’s social work.

  • Strong understanding of safeguarding processes and thresholds.

  • Confident decision-maker with excellent multi-agency liaison skills.

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.

  • Skilled in writing concise and purposeful records and reports.

  • Experience using systems such as Mosaic or other children’s social care databases.

  • HCPC/Social Work England registered.

  • Able to demonstrate flexibility, resilience, and reflective practice.

 

To apply or find out more:

Please contact Emily Cooper on 07902 371315 or email ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com