MASH Social Worker (CDC)

Based at: Colonnades House, Doncaster

Salary details: Grade 9 £42,123 - £46,579 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time

Hours: 37 hours per week

Closing Date: 8th October 2026

Enhanced DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

Make a Difference Where It Matters Most

Join the Front Door of Children's Services

The City of Doncaster Council is a confident, ambitious organisation which puts improving the life of its residents at the centre of everything we do. You have an opportunity to be part of this in the role of MASH Social Worker.

Do you thrive on making informed decisions, analysing risk and safeguarding children at the earliest opportunity?

We are looking for an experienced, passionate and motivated Social Worker to join our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), a fast-paced and dynamic service at the heart of safeguarding in Doncaster.

As a MASH Social Worker, you will be part of a highly skilled multi-agency team working alongside colleagues from Police, Health, Education, Probation and other partner agencies. Together, you will ensure that children and families receive the right response at the right time.

This is an excellent opportunity for a social worker who enjoys analytical practice, professional decision-making and collaborative working, without carrying a long-term caseload.

The Role

As a MASH Social Worker, you will:

• Assess and screen contacts and safeguarding referrals.
• Gather and analyse information from a range of partner agencies.
• Identify risk and protective factors impacting children and families.
• Make threshold decisions regarding Early Help, Child in Need, Child Protection and other statutory interventions.
• Participate in strategy discussions and safeguarding decision-making.
• Provide professional advice and consultation to partner agencies.
• Produce concise, high-quality assessments and records.
• Ensure the voice and lived experience of the child informs all decision-making.
• Work within statutory guidance and local safeguarding procedures.

About You

You will be:

• A qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Passionate about safeguarding children and improving outcomes.
• Experienced in Children's Social Care and child protection practice.
• Skilled in assessment, analysis and professional judgement.
• Confident in applying thresholds and making evidence-based decisions.
• Able to work effectively under pressure and manage competing demands.
• An excellent communicator with strong partnership-working skills.
• Committed to high-quality recording and reflective practice.
• Have good awareness of local policies and procedures
• Identify and highlight good practice, emerging research, case law and relevant policy changes with a focus on sharing skills and knowledge and promoting a consistent, good practice approach across the service.

Previous experience within MASH, Duty and Assessment, Safeguarding or Front Door Services is desirable but not essential.

Why Choose Doncaster?

At Doncaster, we are ambitious for our children, families and workforce. We are committed to creating an environment where social workers can thrive, develop and make a real difference.

We offer:

✅ Competitive salary and progression opportunities
✅ Regular supervision and management support
✅ Excellent learning and development opportunities
✅ Reflective practice and career progression pathways
✅ Flexible and agile working arrangements
✅ Local Government Pension Scheme
✅ Generous annual leave entitlement
✅ Employee wellbeing support and benefits package
✅ A welcoming, supportive and inclusive culture

Why MASH?

Every decision made within MASH has the potential to change a child's life.

You'll be at the forefront of safeguarding practice, working with skilled professionals to identify risk, protect children and ensure families receive the support they need at the earliest opportunity.

If you are ready for a challenging, rewarding and impactful role, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us create a brighter future for children and families in Doncaster.

We value a range of experiences and skills. If you have transferable skills from other roles or voluntary work, we encourage you to apply.

In return for your contribution, we offer:

• Competitive leave entitlement
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Wellbeing support and staff networks
• Development and training opportunities
• Staff discounts and benefits schemes
• More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.

Please review the job summary and profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria.

Shortlisting and interviews are to be confirmed.

For further details or an informal chat please contact: Mash Team Manager Lesley Burns, email address: lesley.burns@doncaster.gov.uk

We encourage applicants to use their own words to reflect their experience and skills and over-reliance on AI is discouraged.

The Advance Employment Team offers personalised support to help you take your next step into work. From building your CV and getting the right interview skills to accessing a wide range of free courses, the team will help you grow your skills and confidence and find a job you’ll enjoy. Get in touch by email (advanceemploymenthub@doncaster.gov.uk) or visit the Advance website (www.advancedoncaster.co.uk) to discover the support available.

City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.

We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.

This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Confirmation of appointment will be subject to a medical assessment.