Senior Social Worker – Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)

Job Description

The London Borough of Harrow is seeking a tenacious, methodically minded, and experienced Social Worker to join its dynamic Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Team. This role is central to safeguarding children and delivering crucial family support services across the borough.

The successful postholder will operate as the allocated Social Worker, taking primary responsibility for completing comprehensive assessments for a diverse caseload. This includes children who are in need, those requiring protection, children who are looked after by the local authority, and individuals involved in public care proceedings. Furthermore, the role involves undertaking assessments for children subject to private law proceedings when directed by the Court.

The Social Worker will be accountable for the entire case management cycle for all allocated children and families. This encompasses assessment, meticulous planning, ongoing monitoring, and timely review functions. The caseload is statutory and varied, covering children and families requiring support, those in need of protection, and children looked after. This requires a professional capable of managing complex, sensitive situations with expertise and adherence to statutory guidelines, ensuring positive and safe outcomes for the most vulnerable children in Harrow.

The successful candidate will be:

• Able to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post

• Able to demonstrate a commitment to the Council’s Equal Opportunities Policy and the ability to understand and implement the policy in relation to the job responsibilities.

• Experience of user consultation and participation focusing on the needs of service users and carers.
• MASH or First Response Team (FRT) experience
• The post holder must have a working knowledge of all statutory duties and responsibilities relating to children and families, including:
  • Legislation
  • Regulations and Standards
  • Government Objectives and Initiatives
  • National and Common Assessment Framework
• Educated to degree level or equivalent or has the equivalent relevant work experience.
• Registered with Social Work England

For more information, please refer to the Role Profile/Selection Criteria

About us

Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.

Other information

Support for candidates visit:Harrow.gov.uk Our behavioural indicators roles below G11 and above G11 Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits

Important Note

To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement.

As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at resourcing@harrow.gov.uk

London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures.

Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.

Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration.

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