Children's Social Worker - Front Door (MASH)

Our Front Door is the first point of contact for children, young people, and families who need our help and protection. We are transforming our service to ensure that every child receives a timely, proportionate, and effective response - and we are looking for a skilled, passionate social worker with excellent communication, analysis and decision-making skills to join our amazing team and journey. Open to both Grade 9 and Grade 10 Social Workers, you will play a key role in our Front Door, working alongside partners from Police, Health, Probation, Change Grow Live, Education and Early Help to ensure children are safe and supported and get the right support at the right time. This role will require you to be able to confidently:

• Screen and assess contacts and referrals, applying thresholds consistently and effectively.
• Provide timely, proportionate decision-making that ensures the child's voice and lived experience is at the centre.
• Work collaboratively with multiagency partners as part of a dynamic, fast-paced triage environment.
• Contribute to strategy discussions, safety planning, and risk analysis.
• Ensure high-quality recording and clear rationale for decisions.
• Support continual improvement within a learning, supportive team culture, offering guidance and oversight to Front Door Advisors., supporting young people with problems
• providing a chance to talk about any problems
• giving information, advice, practical help and support in your home
• helping people to share concerns about a child or adult's safety or welfare with the right people
• helping with information about local nurseries, childminders, playgroups, parent and toddler groups, and short breaks for children with special needs
In addition to supporting families we have a duty to protect children and young people who are at risk of neglect or abuse and support them if a court decides they can no longer remain with their own family. Jobs and careers We are incredibly proud of our council and the borough it serves; it's a unique and very special place. We know that if you come and join us you'll receive a warm welcome, work with some very loyal and committed colleagues and contribute positively to making life better for our residents, businesses and visitors.


• Enjoy working in a high-energy and fast-paced environment.
• Are registered with Social Work England.
• Have experience of working in a Children's Front Door or social work assessment team.
• Possess strong analytical skills with the ability to make sound, child-centred decisions.
• Demonstrate confidence in managing risk, applying professional curiosity, and applying thresholds consistently.
• Demonstrate excellent partnership working and communication skills to ensure children get the right support at the earliest opportunity.
• A commitment to reflective learning, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced triage setting.
  
  As a valued member of our service, you will benefit from:
• A supportive leadership team
• Regular reflective supervision
• A comprehensive training and Continued Professional Development offer
• Career progression opportunities
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Generous annual leave and local government pension scheme
The post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check. Closing date - TBC Interviews Dates TBC