Decision Maker MASH

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Posted on : 13-08-2025

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1-3years

Job Location

Northampton - UK

Monthly Salary

UM 36 - 36

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1 Vacancy

Posted on : 13-08-2025

Job Description

3 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and decisive MASH Social Worker / Decision Maker to join a dynamic and fast-paced safeguarding team.

You will play a pivotal role in triaging referrals determining levels of risk and providing clear timely direction on threshold decisions.

Working closely with internal teams and external agencies you will ensure that vulnerable children and families receive the appropriate support or intervention in line with statutory guidance.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Triage and analyse referrals received into MASH to determine the appropriate level of intervention or support.

Make informed and evidence-based decisions on thresholds for statutory children s social care involvement.

Liaise directly with families partner agencies and professionals to gather relevant information and conduct MASH enquiries.

Provide direction and guidance to MASH Officers (call handlers) as part of the internal triaging process.

Collaborate with other professionals within MASH and across partner services to ensure cohesive decision-making and robust safeguarding.

Ensure all decision-making is timely well-documented and compliant with legislation and best practice.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of MASH procedures and inter-agency collaboration.

Skills/Experience:

Strong knowledge of Children s Social Care thresholds safeguarding frameworks and relevant legislation (Children Act 1989/2004 Working Together to Safeguard Children).

Experience in a MASH or frontline assessment team making decisions on risk and thresholds.

Ability to process and evaluate complex information quickly and confidently.

High level of professional judgement and analytical skills.

Strong verbal and written communication abilities particularly in liaising with multi-agency professionals.

Competent in IT systems and digital case management tools.

Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a high-pressure environment.

Previous experience working in a Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub.

Knowledge of Early Help processes and local thresholds.

Familiarity with relevant data protection and information sharing protocols in safeguarding contexts.

Additional Information:

Hybrid (minimum 3 days per week on-site).

This role is desk-based (no home visits) and ideal for a professional who thrives in a multi-agency environment with the ability to evaluate information rapidly and accurately.

Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.

Strong knowledge of Children s Social Care, thresholds, safeguarding frameworks, and relevant legislation (Children Act 1989/2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children). Experience in a MASH or frontline assessment team making decisions on risk and thresholds. Ability to process and evaluate complex information quickly and confidently. High level of professional judgement and analytical skills. Strong verbal and written communication abilities, particularly in liaising with multi-agency professionals. Competent in IT systems and digital case management tools. Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a high-pressure environment. Previous experience working in a Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub. Knowledge of Early Help processes and local thresholds. Familiarity with relevant data protection and information sharing protocols in safeguarding contexts.

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This role is desk-based (no home visits) and ideal for a professional who thrives in a multi-agency environment, with the ability to evaluate information rapidly and accurately.

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