MASH Practice Manager

Ipswich - UK

Yearly Salary: £ 48163 - 53788

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

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Job Summary

Description

Suffolk County Council
Address:Landmark House Ipswich IP1 5PB - Hybrid
Salary:48163 - 53788 per annum (pro rata for part time) (This role includes performance related pay progression)
Hours:30 hours per week (8:45am-17:20pm) - Flexible working options available
Contract: Permanent

This post is open to current Suffolk County Council staff on redeployment only.

At Suffolk County Council collaboration is at the heart of what we do. As a MASH Practice Manager in the MASH Children and Young Persons team youll work with colleagues partners and communities to build trust share ideas and deliver services that make a lasting impact.

Reimagine the possibilities.

Your role and responsibilities

Communicating and engaging with children young people and their families with colleagues and with communities.
Service Quality and Performance - Provide strategic leadership and direct management of a specific area of service to shape and develop services to achieve the best possible outcomes for children young people and their families.
Reporting and Accurate Recording - Take the lead for performance and quality assurance within the area of responsibility.
Effective Practice - Where appropriate to role ensure safe timely and effective transition of cases between teams and manage demand based on the best interests of children young people and families.
Managing People Resources and Projects- Dynamically manage team projects or resources to deliver high quality and effective services.
Multi-Agency and Partnership Working - Actively build and maintain internal and external relationships with partners communities and the public.
Managing Risk and Safeguarding - To manage risk and safeguarding concerns as appropriate to role and lead a risk sensible culture in area of work.

You will need

You will hold a relevant Social Work qualification be registered as a qualified social worker with Social Work England and be suitably experienced in working with children and families.
You will have strong evidence-based assessment skills proven analytical and critical thinking and a sound working knowledge of child development child protection SB thresholds and Signs of Safety principles.

You can view a full list of requirements in the Job and Person Profile (Word).If you believe you can succeed in this role apply. Even if you dont meet all requirements still apply. We would appreciate the opportunity to consider your application.

The team

The MASH receives and processes all new contacts for children and works closely in liaison with safeguarding partners gathering relevant information in order to determine the most appropriate course of action.

Empowering Everyone

Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in ourWorkforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contact Ibilola Badru or Rennie Everett for a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling:

Ibilola Badru - or emailing

Rennie Everett - or emailing

If you want to apply for a secondment read the secondment policy first. Make sure you get permission from your current manager before submitting your application.

How to apply

Step 1 -Read the Job and Person Profile (Word).

Step 2 -Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 -Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template (docx).

Share an experience of working collaboratively with multiple agencies to support a child or family. What challenges did you encounter and how did you overcome them
Give an example of a complex case where you identified and effectively managed safeguarding risks. What steps did you take to ensure the childs safety
Describe a situation where you provided supervision or mentoring to a colleague. How did you support their professional development

Please note:Without a supporting statement your interest will not be progressed. Any supporting documents must be in either PDF or MS Word format.

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We encourage you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailingor calling.If you are invited to the next stage of selection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date:11.30pm 30 September 2025

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts.

Travel and Workplace Options

This organisation positively encourages the use of technology to communicate and engage but on occasions there may be a requirement for you to travel using reasonable and suitable means available to you and agreed by the authority.

Required Experience:

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DescriptionSuffolk County CouncilAddress:Landmark House Ipswich IP1 5PB - HybridSalary:48163 - 53788 per annum (pro rata for part time) (This role includes performance related pay progression)Hours:30 hours per week (8:45am-17:20pm) - Flexible working options availableContract: PermanentThis post is...