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:
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Triage and screen incoming requests for support and phone calls to Children’s Services.
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Liaise with professionals from a wide range of partner agencies including health, education, and the police.
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Provide professional advice and decision-making regarding thresholds and appropriate next steps.
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Ensure that referrals are signposted correctly, either into statutory social work teams or to early help services.
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Maintain high-quality and timely recording on relevant case management systems.
Please note: This role does not involve case holding.
Requirements:
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A minimum of 2 years’ experience in statutory children’s social work.
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Strong understanding of safeguarding processes and thresholds.
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Confident decision-maker with excellent multi-agency liaison skills.
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Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
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Skilled in writing concise and purposeful records and reports.
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Experience using systems such as Mosaic or other children’s social care databases.
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HCPC/Social Work England registered.
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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