Advanced Practitioner - MASH Team

JOB-20240819-db742659

Advanced Practitioner - MASH Team

Job Title: Advanced Practitioner
Team: MASH / MACH - Children's Social Care
Location: Middlesbrough, UK
Pay Rate: £35.50 per hour
Hours: Part Time / Full Time
Contract: 6-Month Fixed Term (Secondment Cover)
Specialism: Social Worker - Children's

Overview

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Advanced Practitioner to join the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH/MACH) Team in Middlesbrough. This 6-month role covers a secondment and offers the flexibility to work part-time or full-time, making it ideal for professionals seeking balance alongside impactful, meaningful work. Applicants must have prior experience within a MASH or MACH service and provide an Enhanced DBS.

Perks and Benefits

• Hourly Pay: Earn £35.50 per hour, ensuring you're compensated fairly for every hour of your expertise.

• Flexible Hours: Choose part-time or full-time working arrangements to suit your personal and professional needs.

• Diverse Experience: Handle a broad range of cases in a fast-paced, multi-agency environment that enriches your professional repertoire.

• Professional Growth: Access continuous training and development, keeping your skills sharp and current.

• Meaningful Social Impact: Play a vital role in safeguarding children and improving outcomes for families across Middlesbrough.

What You Will Do

• Lead triage and screening processes for safeguarding referrals within the MACH, ensuring robust and timely decision-making.

• Apply expert knowledge of thresholds and risk assessment frameworks to determine appropriate intervention pathways.

• Provide high-level practice guidance to Social Workers, Early Help teams, and partner agencies, promoting consistency and excellence.

• Coordinate effectively with Police, Health, Education, and other partners to drive comprehensive safeguarding responses.

• Maintain clear, accurate records on the electronic case management system, contributing to audits and service development.

• Stay up to date with safeguarding legislation, policies, and procedures, ensuring compliance and best practice across the service.

Why Middlesbrough?

Middlesbrough offers the perfect blend o