Mash Officer - Northampton, United Kingdom - One Way or Another Ltd

One Way or Another Ltd

Verified Company

Northampton, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

The post holder will receive and handle all initial Children's Safeguarding and Children's Social Care contacts and queries entering the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) via telephone and written communication.

They will prioritise the most vulnerable and at risk children and recommend appropriate advice and action, escalating to Decision Makers (Social Workers) for Triage as necessary, to ensure that all contacts are signposted to or handed over to appropriate staff and services for required action to Safeguard and protect children.

Requirements:

GCSE level or equivalent qualification English

Experience of working effectively under pressure and ability to produce good quality, accurate and proportionate written and verbal information.

Understanding of the relevant legislation and guidance relating to Safeguarding children.

An understanding of the roles of different agencies and how they work together to Safeguard children.

Demonstrate an understanding and commitment to maximising a child's life chances.

Ability to work in a way that promotes the safety and well-being of children and young people/vulnerable adults.

Ability to use a structured approach to gather and record information as a contact relating to children and families in the context of possible safeguarding concerns.

Ability to collect and analyse complex information drawn from multiple sources, which may be conflicting or incomplete.

Experience of understanding vulnerability, risk and need for children, young people and families. Including an understanding of family dynamics. E Experience of working in teams or organisations relating

Job Type:
Temporary contract

Salary:
£11.66 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate: