Qualified Social Worker - Mash

Hertfordshire- (Stevenage)

Qualified Social Worker

MASH Team

Hybrid Working

We are excited to announce an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled and experienced Qualified Social Worker to join our team as a Multi-agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Social Worker in Hertfordshire Council.

About the role

As a Qualified Social Worker this is your opportunity to be part of our innovative countywide service. You will be at the frontline, triaging calls, collating and assessing partner information and making recommendations on outcomes.

The post is office based and the hours are structured, therefore, the need to work outside of normal hours are less likely in this role compared to other statutory social work teams. The work is fast paced and challenging, and you will learn something new every day!

Requirements:

• A recognized Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Extensive experience working within a safeguarding context, with a strong understanding of relevant legislation, policies, and procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration with colleagues, partner agencies, and diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to analyse complex information, assess risks, and make evidence-based decisions to safeguard the well-being of children and young people.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and a passion for promoting positive outcomes for children and young people.

Rewards and benefits

• Culture of flexible working
• Technology to support agile working where role permits
• Up to 33 day's holiday p.a. plus bank holidays
• Option to 'buy' additional holiday
• Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support
• Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, with an employer's contribution of up to 19.9%
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Local and national discounts for shopping and travel
• Great learning and development opportunities to support your ongoing development

If you are passionate about safeguarding vulnerable children and young people and possess the required qualifications and experience, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position. Join our dedicated team in Stevenage and make a lasting impact on the lives of our community.

For more information on this or any other role in Hertfordshire upload your CV here or contact Phil Puaca at Ackerman Pierce recruitment agency on /