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Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the MASH Team for the London Borough of Newham. Duties and Responsibilities: Managing a caseload of approximately 8-10 contacts per day within a fast-paced MASH environment. Screening and assessing incoming contacts, predominantly Amber cases with some Green cases. Gathering and analysing information from partner agencies to support informed decision-making. Identifying safeguarding concerns and determining appropriate levels of intervention. Working collaboratively with multi-agency partners to ensure timely responses to children and families. Maintaining accurate case records and reports in line with statutory requirements and local procedures. Applying sound knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policies, and best practice. Working Pattern: Hybrid working. 2-3 days per week in the office, remainder working from home. Pay Rate: 39.04 p/h Umb. Essential Requirements: Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent. Social Work England Registration. Experience working within a MASH, Assessment, Duty & Assessment, or Safeguarding Team. Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and thresholds. Ability to work effectively within a multi-agency environment. Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include: DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy. Twice weekly payroll. Dedicated recruitment consultant to support you throughout. Please apply with an up-to-date CV for immediate consideration. Please contact me on (phone number removed) or removed) Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer. Eden Brown Limited is a limited company registered in England and Wales with registered number (phone number removed). Our registered address is 5th floor 4 Coleman Street, London, EC2R 5AR, part of nGAGE Specialist Recruitment Limited T/A nGAGE Talent. Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail. This message is intended solely for the addressee and may contain confidential information. If you have received this message in error, please send it back to us, and immediately and permanently delete it. Do not use, copy or disclose the information contained in this message or in any attachment. We take reasonable precautions to ensure no viruses are present in this email but cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage sustained as a result of computer viruses and the recipient must ensure that the email (and attachments) are virus free.

Senior Social Worker This is an exciting opportunity to work at the front door of Children's Services, where you will play a crucial role in safeguarding children and promoting positive outcomes for families. Working within a dynamic multi-agency environment, you will be responsible for screening contacts and referrals, gathering and analysing information from partner agencies, and making timely, proportionate, and defensible decisions to ensure children receive the right support at the right time. As a Senior Social Worker within MASH, you will work closely with colleagues from Police, Health, Education, Early Help, and other key partners to assess risk, identify safeguarding concerns, and contribute to effective decision-making regarding thresholds and service interventions. You will provide professional expertise and advice to agencies, promoting high-quality practice and ensuring that children's lived experiences remain at the centre of decision-making. As a part of this role you will help embed a relationship-based, strengths-focused approach to practice, supporting clear risk analysis, balancing strengths and concerns, and contributing to effective safety planning. You will demonstrate professional curiosity, critical thinking, and a commitment to achieving the best possible outcomes for children and families. We are looking for an experienced and skilled social worker who can demonstrate: Significant experience in children's social care, with a strong safeguarding and child protection focus. Proven experience within a MASH, Front Door, Assessment, Duty, or Child Protection service. Strong knowledge and experience of screening referrals, information gathering, risk assessment, and threshold decision-making. The ability to analyse complex information and make timely, balanced, and defensible decisions in a fast-paced environment. A commitment to relationship-based and strengths-focused practice, recognising the importance of understanding children's lived experiences. Experience of working effectively within a multi-agency setting, building positive relationships with partners including Police, Health, Education, and Early Help services. Confidence in applying professional judgement and challenging appropriately to ensure the best outcomes for children. Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, safeguarding procedures, and current developments in children's social care. Strong communication, assessment, and analytical skills, with the ability to produce clear and high-quality written records. A commitment to continuous professional development, reflective practice, and service improvement. The ability to manage competing demands effectively while maintaining high standards of practice. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled practitioner who is passionate about safeguarding children and enjoys working collaboratively within a fast-paced, multi-agency environment.

Your new company Coventry City Council are looking to recruit a highly experienced Senior Practitioner to work within their MASH TEAM. This is a great opportunity for someone that wants to develop their skills and who are committed to achieving the best for the people of Coventry. Your new role Coventry is looking for an experienced Children's Senior Practitioner to manage the TEAM. As a senior practitioner, you will have a thorough working knowledge of relevant legislation, national standards, guidance, research, departmental policy and procedures, and institute legal processes where necessary. Carry out complex assessments and social work support to departmentally determined professional standards. You will also assist the team manager with team meetings, attend case and other reviews/meetings as required.You will also have responsibility for the supervision of other staff, NQSW's, students and Social Workers and assist in the achievement of team/service development to ensure the service achieves its objectives. This role is a rolling contract to cover a vacancy recruitment. What you'll need to succeed To be successful, you will need to have a recognised professional Social Work qualification (MA/BA/B.Sc. in Social Work, Diploma in Social Work or CQSW) and Social Work England registration along with 3 years post-qualifying permanent experience. What you'll get in return Working with Hays, you will receive a bespoke specialist recruitment service with your own personal consultant. In addition, you will receive: Lifelong career partner with over 17 years of recruitment expertise Specialist in Adult Social Work Recruitment Recruitment partner for Birmingham, Sandwell, Solihull and Coventry Councils Exclusive access to the latest Qualified Social work vacancies Helping you upskill through our My Learning platform, network forums and resources Transparency on timesheet/payroll platform - Option to be paid PAYE or Umbrella Ltd Support for CV writing and interview skills Option for PAYE or Umbrella payroll £250 reward for referring another Qualified Social Worker, who we then place. You will be offered a competitive salary, but this is dependent on experience. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk

Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a Local Authority, who are looking to recruit an experienced Head of Service to join their team based in Birmingham JOB DETAILS PAY RATE: £500 day rate WORK TYPE: Temporary WORK PATTERN: Full Time LOCATION: Birmingham JOB SUMMARY The Head of service to work within a MASH and family assessment team. JOB DESCRIPTION The duties and responsibilities of the role will include: Provide strategic leadership for a range of statutory children s social care services, ensuring that safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children is paramount Responsible for the development, implementation and monitoring of an annual business plan by ensuring effective performance management, including identification of risk and capacity issues across the held portfolio of services To ensure the development, implementation and monitoring of service plans, policies, projects and frameworks within Children s Social Care, including the interpretation of national policy guidance and application are in line with strategic priorities THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies: Relevant Qualifications, with a registered body in Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Nursing and experience of working in a Health or Social Care setting Social work qualification and registration with Social work England. Hold a Post Graduate Social Work Qualification or can provide substantial evidence of CPD and advanced level skills and knowledge Significant experience as a senior manager working within a complex context and as a qualified Social Worker. Evidence of developing services, policy and guidance, collaborating with stakeholders and families where appropriate Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review. HOW TO APPLY Hit the APPLY button or contact Ellie Hibbard at Tempting Recruitment NOW on (phone number removed).