Senior Social Worker - Children

Senior Social Worker - Children’s MASH Team
Southwark Council
£39.04 per hour
Full-Time Locum Position
Start Date: ASAP

SW Locums are recruiting for an experienced Senior Social Worker to join the highly regarded Children’s Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) at Southwark Council. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled MASH practitioner looking to join a progressive, high-performing service at the forefront of safeguarding and early intervention.

The Role

You will join a team of 8 experienced Social Workers and contribute your expertise to a well-established and successful MASH service that is currently transitioning to an innovative Unitary One Front Door model.

As part of this dynamic team, you will be responsible for providing an introductory service to all families entering the Southwark system. Your key duties will include:

• Screening contacts and referrals.

• Making informed threshold decisions.

• Undertaking robust risk assessments.

• Developing and implementing safety plans.

• Identifying and coordinating appropriate support services.

• Working collaboratively with multi-agency partners to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes.

This role requires a confident practitioner who can make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a child-centred approach.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.

• Minimum of 2 years' recent MASH experience.

• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance, and threshold decision-making.

• Excellent assessment, communication, and analytical skills.

• Ability to work effectively within a multi-agency environment.

Why Southwark Council?

Southwark Council is widely recognised for its commitment to delivering outstanding services to children and families. The authority continues to invest in its workforce, champion innovation, and develop effective partnership working across agencies. This is an opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking service during an exciting period of transformation and improvement.

Why Work with SW Locums?

At SW Locums, we specialise in connecting talented Social Work professionals with some of the UK's leading local authorities. We pride ourselves on delivering a personal, professional, and supportive service throughout your locum journey.

Benefits include:

• Competitive hourly rate of £39.04 per hour.

• Weekly payroll.

• Dedicated consultant support.

• Access to a wide range of local authority opportunities.

• Flexible locum working arrangements.

• Fast and efficient onboarding process.

• Ongoing support throughout your assignment.

The Benefits of Locum Working

• Greater flexibility and work-life balance.

• Opportunity to broaden your experience across different services and authorities.

• Higher earning potential.

• Variety and career development opportunities.

• Ability to expand your professional network and expertise.

Earn £500 Through Our Referral Scheme

Know an excellent Social Worker looking for their next opportunity?

SW Locums offers a £500 referral bonus for every successful referral placed with us.

Terms and conditions apply.

Apply Today

If you are an experienced MASH Social Worker ready to make an immediate impact within a high-performing team, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now for an ASAP start and take the next step in your locum social work career with SW Locums and Southwark Council.