MASH Decision Maker

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Job Location:

Northampton - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 25-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

3 Month Contract With A Local Authority

Job Purpose

The MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub) Decision Maker plays a key role in ensuring that children and families receive the right level of intervention and support. The postholder will assess and triage referrals determine thresholds for statutory social care involvement and provide professional guidance to MASH Officers and partner agencies.

Key Responsibilities:

Triaging incoming referrals and determining the appropriate level of response.
Undertaking MASH enquiries and reviewing multi-agency information.
Speaking with parents carers and partner agencies to clarify information.
Making threshold recommendations regarding Early Help Child in Need or Child Protection.
Providing professional oversight and direction to MASH Officers (call handlers).
Working collaboratively with internal and external partners to ensure timely and effective safeguarding decisions.
Maintaining accurate and timely recording of all decisions and rationales in line with policy and procedures.

Requirements

Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
Proven experience in Childrens Social Care and Child Protection decision-making.
Strong understanding of statutory thresholds safeguarding procedures and relevant legislation.
Ability to analyse complex information quickly and make sound evidence-based decisions.
Excellent communication negotiation and partnership working skills.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced multi-agency environment.

3 Month Contract With A Local AuthorityJob PurposeThe MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub) Decision Maker plays a key role in ensuring that children and families receive the right level of intervention and support. The postholder will assess and triage referrals determine thresholds for statutory so...