Social Worker - MASH

Social Worker – MASH Team | Oldham Council

Position: Social Worker
Team: Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
Contract: Locum
Hours: 36.66 hours per week
Pay Rate: £39 per hour
Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester
Contact: Emily Cooper – 07745200325 | ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com

Sheldon Phillips are working in partnership with Oldham Council to recruit a Social Worker for their MASH Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a co-located, multi-agency service that provides fast, informed, and effective safeguarding responses to children and families in need.

The team works alongside professionals from Greater Manchester Police, Health, Adult Social Care, Community Safety, IDVA, and the Prevention Hub, creating a joined-up approach to early decision-making and intervention. The role focuses on Duty and Advice, working with contacts and referrals at the front door of Children’s Services.

What You Can Expect:

  • A fast-paced, multi-agency working environment

  • Close collaboration with police, health, education, and early help partners

  • A key role in the Duty and Advice function of the MASH

  • Opportunities to shape threshold decisions and identify safeguarding risks early

  • Structured supervision and strong support from experienced management

  • Flexible working options depending on operational needs

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Respond to incoming contacts and referrals in a timely, efficient and thorough manner

  • Gather information from families, members of the public, and partner agencies

  • Assess and analyse risk to children using evidence-based decision making

  • Determine appropriate levels of intervention or support based on threshold criteria

  • Work collaboratively with professionals across the partnership to form clear recommendations

  • Document decisions, rationales and outcomes clearly and in line with statutory duties

  • Maintain accurate and timely case records

  • Adhere to Oldham’s practice standards and safeguarding procedures

Requirements:

  • Social Work England (SWE) Registration

  • Recognised Social Work qualification

  • Post-qualified experience in MASH, Assessment or Front Door services

  • Strong working knowledge of thresholds, safeguarding, and multi-agency responses

  • Excellent communication, analysis, and risk assessment skills

  • Ability to work at pace and under pressure in a high-volume team

Contact: Emily Cooper – 07745200325 | ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com