MASH Team Manager

Weve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity youve been looking for Read on to find out more

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme we strive to create an innovative inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city we want to hear from you.

We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including:

• 26 days of annual leave for all new starters rising to 33 days after 5 years service (previous local government service will also be considered towards this)
• Local Government Pension with up to 18% employer contributions
• Salary sacrifice scheme - buy up to 10 days extra leave

* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Councilhere.

Lead with Purpose. Make a Real Impact.

Are you an experienced and motivated Team Manager ready to take on a role that truly matters Nottingham City Council is seeking a passionate and skilled leader to guide our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) a fast-paced high-impact service at the very heart of safeguarding children and families in our city.

Why This Role Matters

This isnt just a management position its your chance to shape the gateway to safeguarding in Nottingham. Every day in MASH is different and every decision you make has the potential to change lives.

Youll be part of a highly skilled supportive and driven management team united by a shared commitment to protecting children and supporting families.

What Youll Be Doing

• Leading with Impact: Guide a team of dedicated Social Workers who respond to concerns at the earliest opportunity ensuring children receive the protection and support they need.
• Driving Collaboration: Work closely with partners across health police education and other agencies to make timely informed decisions.
• Fostering Growth: Provide regular supervision reflective practice and a strong focus on professional development.
• Championing Excellence: Shape good practice drive performance and keep children at the centre of every decision.

Your Role as MASH Team Manager

• Oversee the triage and assessment of safeguarding referrals.
• Ensure decisions are timely proportionate and always child-focused.
• Develop your teams confidence and capability through coaching supervision and performance management.
• Collaborate with senior leaders and partners to continuously improve service delivery.

What Youll Bring

Were looking for someone who is:

• A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Experienced in safeguarding and MASH or similar fast-paced front door services.
• A confident compassionate leader with a proven ability to manage teams and drive performance.
• Skilled in multi-agency working and thrives in a dynamic environment.
• Committed to strengths-based child-centred practice.

Additional Requirements

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• An enhanced DBS check for regulated activity.

You can find the job description for this post here

At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements depending on the role including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on theadditional informationfor applicants page.

For informal enquiriesplease contact Selina Jutla by email at

Closing Date: Sunday 9th November 2025

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

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