Senior Social Worker - Mash Team

About the Role

Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking an experienced Senior Social Worker to join our well-established Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) on a part-time basis. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly supportive and collaborative safeguarding environment where children and families receive the right help at the right time.

Rate: £30.57 per hour (Umbrella)

As a Senior Social Worker within MASH, you will play a key role in ensuring effective safeguarding arrangements for children and young people by working closely with partner agencies and making timely, informed decisions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Screening and reviewing incoming referrals
• Applying threshold guidance effectively to ensure appropriate interventions
• Making timely decisions within MASH timescales
• Contributing to multi-agency safeguarding processes and decision-making
• Attending and contributing to strategy discussions
• Presenting information clearly and professionally to partner agencies
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and external partners to deliver an effective service
• Maintaining high-quality written assessments and records

Social Workers within MASH are line managed by a dedicated MASH Team Lead, ensuring strong support and oversight.

Experience

• Qualified Social Worker status and Social Work England registration
• Significant post-qualified experience within Children's Services
• Previous MASH experience (essential)
• Excellent knowledge and application of safeguarding thresholds
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Experience of multi-agency working and safeguarding decision-making

Solihull operates a hybrid working model with social workers typically working:

• One day in the office
• One day from home

Due to the part-time nature of this role, this would generally mean:

• One week: 2 days office-based
• Following week: 1 day office-based

Why Join Solihull?

• Be part of a strong and established multi-agency safeguarding team
• Work collaboratively with partners across Police, Health and Education
• Contribute to safeguarding decisions that make a real difference to children and families
• Benefit from supportive management and a positive team culture
• Join a local authority committed to high-quality practice and continuous improvement

If you are an experienced MASH Social Worker looking for a flexible part-time opportunity within a supportive local authority, we'd love to hear from you.