Social Worker – MASH Team
- Knowsley, Merseyside
- £37.23 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
Location: Knowsley
Pay Rate: £37.23 per hourJob Description:Liquid Personnel is seeking an experienced and proactive Social Worker to join their client’s Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) team at Knowsley. This is a key frontline role where you’ll be responsible for making informed decisions to safeguard children at risk, working closely with partner agencies in a fast-paced environment.What will your responsibilities be?
- Conduct initial assessments of safeguarding referrals received from professionals and the public.
- Liaise with partner agencies (e.g., police, health, education) to gather relevant information for decision-making.
- Analyze risk and protective factors to determine the appropriate level of intervention.
- Make threshold decisions in line with local safeguarding procedures and statutory guidance.
- Provide clear, evidence-based recommendations for next steps, including Early Help, Child in Need, or Child Protection pathways.
- Maintain accurate and timely case records using case management systems.
- Participate in multi-agency strategy discussions and planning meetings.
- Ensure all actions comply with safeguarding legislation, policies, and best practices.
- Escalate complex or high-risk cases to senior practitioners or managers as appropriate.
- Contribute to the continuous improvement of MASH processes and inter-agency collaboration.
- Strong multi-agency collaboration and support
- Excellent transport links and accessible location
- Competitive pay and structured working environment
- Social Work England registration
- Right to work in the UK
- Full UK driving licence
- Degree in Social Work or equivalent
- Post-qualified experience in MASH, child protection, or frontline children’s services
- Free DBS and compliance service
- Twice weekly payroll and ‘Faster Pay’ service, getting you paid more quickly
- Access to exclusive roles that aren’t available from other agencies
- Free access to Liquid’s exclusive social work training and CPD portal
- Your own dedicated consultant with extensive social work knowledge
- Access to a wide selection of social work positions across the UK
- “Refer a Friend” bonus – get £500 for each social worker you refer who we successfully place*
- “Find your own job” bonus – get £250 for bringing your own position to us *
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