Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub Children’s SOCIAL WORKERS – who really want to make a difference Then Wakefield Council is the place for you – We need you ! Are you at least 24 months in to your social worker career (post ASYE year) and now want to develop your talent to make a real difference to children, young people and families?
Then this is an exciting opportunity for social workers to join Wakefield Council’s Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) team. This is an established experienced team and this is a unique opportunity for social workers looking for a change in their career or to be able to showcase their skills in a different way. As a MASH Social Worker.
You will be responsible for delivering social work support to children and their families, dealing effectively with enquiries across all sources, this may include members of the Public, parents, internal departments and professionals from other agencies. Our Vision Our Service is transforming , a recent OFSTED visit highlighted the commitment and expertise of the new senior leadership team. Our partner agencies highlight that the MASH is ‘’dynamic and committed to positive partnership working’’ Our Commitment to you. In return, we will give you the time and support you need to make a difference. As a MASH Social Worker we will support you to achieve a work life balance whilst ensuring that Children and Families receive a high quality and outstanding Service .
We are invested in our Staff and ensure you have regular training opportunities and supervision. We are dedicated to improving our Service and are investing heavily in working restoratively with families and improving areas such as Domestic Abuse, County Lines, Prevent, Homeless and Missing You'll be a team player too - working with colleagues in a range of disciplines, sharing knowledge, and providing support and advice to deliver the best possible outcomes for local children and their families.
You will be working with Social Workers, Health Professionals, Education , Housing And The Police Each day will bring some fresh new challenge but you will work in a supportive team with excellent team managers. We offer commitment to personal and professional development, supported by our Learning Academy which has programmes for practitioners at all levels and in all teams and access to a teaching partnership with Leeds and Leeds Beckett Universities Our salaries are comparable with similar local authorities in Yorkshire. • Experienced social workers – from £34,106 Interested?
The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Application Form and to provide any criminal conviction information. Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.
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The successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure Application Form and to provide criminal conviction information.
Wakefield Council is wholly committed to ensuring children and vulnerable adults are fully supported and safe. We are dedicated to the safeguarding of all children and vulnerable adults whilst promoting their welfare. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this responsibility.