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Social Worker – MASH / Referral & Assessment / Child Protection / Family Protection (CSW3)
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View JobSocial Worker – MASH / Referral & Assessment / Child Protection / Family Protection (CSW3)
Brief Job Overview
We are seeking a skilled and experienced Social Worker to join Children’s Services at the London Borough of Bexley on a 3-month locum contract. This position spans across the MASH, Referral & Assessment, Child Protection, and Family Protection services, providing critical support to children and families in need. The successful candidate will have strong assessment and safeguarding skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-agency environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Undertake high-quality assessments in line with statutory requirements, identifying risk, need, and appropriate interventions.
- Work within the MASH and Referral & Assessment teams to respond to referrals and make informed, timely decisions about service allocation and next steps.
- Manage a complex caseload, including Child Protection (CP) and Family Protection (FP) cases, ensuring all work promotes the welfare and safety of children.
- Work directly with children, families, and professionals to develop care plans that promote stability and positive change.
- Prepare and present clear, analytical reports for child protection conferences, reviews, and court proceedings as required.
- Collaborate closely with health, education, police, and voluntary agencies to ensure effective multi-agency safeguarding responses.
- Maintain accurate, up-to-date records in line with local authority policies and statutory guidance.
- Contribute to reflective supervision, peer learning, and service development activities within the team.
About You
You are a confident, proactive, and compassionate social worker with substantial experience across MASH, Referral & Assessment, and Child Protection work. You bring strong analytical and communication skills and a commitment to delivering excellent outcomes for children and families. You can manage competing demands in a busy, high-performing service while maintaining a focus on quality practice and relationship-based social work.
Requirements
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
- Minimum of three years’ post-qualified experience within children’s social care.
- Experience working in MASH, Referral & Assessment, or Child Protection teams.
- Excellent assessment, report-writing, and decision-making skills.
- Thorough understanding of safeguarding legislation, statutory frameworks, and thresholds of intervention.
- Strong partnership working skills and ability to manage complex, multi-agency cases.
- Flexible, resilient, and committed to maintaining high practice standards.
Contract & Salary
- Job Type: Locum
- Location: London Borough of Bexley
- Service Area: MASH / Referral & Assessment / Child Protection / Family Protection
- Contract Length: 3 months
- Grade: CSW3
- Salary: Negotiable, dependent on experience
- Working Hours: Full-time
- Working Pattern: Hybrid / Office-based as required
How to Apply
If you are an experienced Social Worker ready to make a difference in children’s lives across MASH, Referral & Assessment, and Child Protection services within the London Borough of Bexley, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply using the form on the page.