Social Worker – MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub)
Buckinghamshire Council – Aylesbury Office
Rate: £38 per hour

Key Highlights

• Social Worker role within the MASH team
• Based in the Aylesbury office
• Paying £38 per hour
• Fast-paced, multi-agency working environment

Introduction

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking an experienced and confident Social Worker to join its MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub) based in Aylesbury. This role is ideal for a practitioner who thrives in a fast-moving setting, has strong analytical and decision-making skills, and is confident in identifying risk and safeguarding children at the point of referral.

About Buckinghamshire Council

Buckinghamshire Council is committed to delivering high-quality children’s services through strong partnership working and early intervention. The MASH team plays a critical role in ensuring timely information sharing and effective decision-making alongside police, health, education, and other partner agencies. Social workers benefit from supportive management, clear thresholds, and a culture that values professional judgement and reflective practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Screen and assess incoming safeguarding referrals.
• Undertake threshold decision-making and risk analysis.
• Share and analyse information from partner agencies.
• Make informed recommendations for next steps, including statutory intervention.
• Contribute to strategy discussions and safeguarding plans.
• Maintain accurate and timely case records in line with statutory guidance.

Candidate Requirements

• Social Work England registration and right to work in the UK.
• Experience within MASH, Safeguarding, or frontline assessment teams.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and multi-agency working skills.

Why Work With Us?

• £38 per hour.
• Supportive management and clear practice framework.
• Opportunity to work within a well-established MASH service.
• Hybrid working options depending on service needs.
• Access to training and professional development.
• £250 referral bonus available.

Contact Details

Josh Dhumisani
Mobile: 07902371315
Email: jdhumisani@sheldon-phillips.com