MASH Information Officer
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3 months contract with a local authority
Summary
- The MASH Information Officer is a pivotal role within the Childrens Social Care and Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). This position ensures that all contacts and referrals are processed accurately and promptly adhering to statutory guidance. As the first point of contact for the public and partner agencies the officer provides consultation advice and directs individuals to appropriate services. The role is crucial for maintaining high-quality data management supporting safeguarding processes and contributing to the continuous improvement of Childrens Services.
Responsibilities
- Process all MASH and Childrens Social Care contacts and referrals within agreed timescales ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory guidance.
- Maintain good data quality ensuring information is reliable valid timely and accurate.
- Action and archive all incoming correspondence promptly escalating safeguarding concerns immediately to the Duty Manager.
- Serve as the first point of contact for members of the public and partner agencies via phone email letters and face-to-face communication.
Essential Experience
- Experience managing referrals within Childrens Services.
- Experience working with multiple agencies to deliver holistic support.
- Direct experience working with service users including sensitive and complex situations.
Essential Qualifications
- Strong understanding of current issues in social work practice and services that safeguard children and young people.
Additional Information
- Working hours: 36 hours per week
- Location: Council Offices Sumner House Sumner Road Southwark Surrey SE15 5QS United Kingdom
- Work pattern: To be confirmed - 2 days in the office 3 days remote
- Payment schedule: Bi-weekly
- Application deadline: 25th March 2026 apply ASAP.
Required Skills:
The MASH Information Officer is responsible for ensuring all contacts and referrals to Childrens Social Care and the MultiAgency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) are processed accurately promptly and in accordance with statutory guidance
Required Education:
The MASH Information Officer is responsible for ensuring all contacts and referrals to Childrens Social Care and the MultiAgency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) are processed accurately promptly and in accordance with statutory guidance
Key Skills
- Cluster
- Information Systems
- Advocacy
- Information Security
- E-Commerce
