MASH Practice Manager / Senior Social Worker - Thurrock Council

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced MASH Practice Manager / Senior Social Worker to join Thurrock Council's Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on an initial 12-week sickness cover contract.

Location: Civic Offices, New Road, Grays, Essex, RM17 6SL
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Initial 12 weeks
Working pattern: Minimum of 2 days per week in the office
Pay rate: Negotiable, depending on experience and interview

Your daily responsibilities will include

• Providing practice leadership, guidance and support to social workers and multi-agency professionals within the MASH team.
• Overseeing child protection, Children in Need and Early Help contacts, ensuring timely and proportionate safeguarding decisions.
• Undertaking complex risk assessments and making informed decisions regarding thresholds and appropriate interventions.
• Supporting effective information sharing and collaboration with Police, Health, Education, Children's Services and Early Help partners.
• Providing quality assurance and promoting compliance with legislation, statutory guidance and local safeguarding procedures.
• Deputising for the Team Manager when required and contributing to service development and improvement.
• Championing Signs of Safety principles and supporting the implementation of the Families First agenda.

Essential Requirements

• Social Work qualification (Degree, Master's, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent).
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant post-qualification experience within Children's Social Care, including MASH, front-door safeguarding, child protection and Early Help.
• Experience working at Senior Practitioner level or above, with practice leadership and decision-making responsibilities.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding thresholds, risk assessment, relevant legislation and Working Together to Safeguard Children.
• Knowledge of universal support, Early Help services and multi-agency working.
• Commitment to strengths-based, relationship-focused practice and Signs of Safety.
• Enhanced DBS with Children's Barred List check required.
• Ability to attend the office at least two days per week.

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy

• Dedicated recruitment consultant providing ongoing support.
• Twice-weekly payroll.
• DBS support, including payment where applicable.
• Referral bonus for successfully recommending a candidate.
• Bonus for finding your own placement, subject to eligibility.

Interested in this opportunity? Contact Mayur Rabari on or email to discuss the role, rate and next steps.

Know someone suitable? Get in touch to discuss our referral bonus.

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.

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