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City of Doncaster Council | Agency | £32–£35 per hour

Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub | Supportive Team | Hybrid Working

City of Doncaster Council is looking for a dedicated and resilient Social Worker to join their Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). If you're at least two years post-ASYE and want to make a real impact in children's lives, this is a fantastic opportunity to work at the frontline of early safeguarding intervention.

In this dynamic role, you’ll assess contacts and referrals, carry out threshold home visits, and work within a highly skilled, multi-disciplinary team to make decisions that protect and support children at risk.

Key Responsibilities:

Triage contacts and referrals into children's services

Make informed threshold decisions in collaboration with partners

Undertake occasional home visits to assess risk and safety

Ensure accurate and timely recording of assessments and decisions

Liaise with Police, Health, Education and other agencies within the MASH

Maintain a child-focused and strengths-based approach throughout

Practice Model:

Doncaster’s MASH is a high-functioning, fast-paced environment that promotes effective early safeguarding intervention through strong multi-agency collaboration. Social Workers in the team are supported by experienced managers and access to ongoing learning and supervision.

Essential Requirements:

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

At least 2 years’ post-ASYE experience in children’s social care

Knowledge of threshold decision-making and safeguarding frameworks

Ability to work quickly and effectively under pressure

Strong assessment and communication skills

Experience of working in or with multi-agency safeguarding teams

Benefits:

Pay between £32 and £35 per hour (depending on experience)

Hybrid working available

Experienced and supportive management team

Work alongside Police, Health, and Education professionals

Opportunities for professional development and supervision

Interested?

Contact Ellis Russell at Sheldon Phillips for a confidential chat:

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We also offer up to £500 for successful referrals. (Terms and conditions apply)