SW, MACH

Social Worker - MACH Team
£27.56 per hour
Middlesbrough
37 hours p/w, hybrid

About the role:
A MACH role involves working within a multi-agency team to assess and manage safeguarding concerns for children and families. The primary purpose is to ensure timely, proportionate, and effective decision-making at the “front door” of children’s social care, based on information sharing and risk assessment.

Key Responsibilities;
Screening and Triage: Receive and review referrals from professionals and the public, ensuring accurate recording and initial risk assessment.
Information Gathering: Liaise with partner agencies (e.g., police, health, education) to collect relevant information to inform decision-making.
Threshold Application: Apply local safeguarding thresholds to determine the appropriate level of intervention (e.g., Early Help, Child in Need, Child Protection).
Risk Analysis: Identify and assess risks to children, considering factors such as neglect, abuse, domestic abuse, and contextual safeguarding issues.
Decision-Making: Contribute to multi-agency discussions to agree on next steps, ensuring decisions are timely and in the best interests of the child.
Recording: Maintain accurate and detailed case notes and ensure compliance with statutory guidance and local procedures.
Partnership Working: Build strong relationships with partner agencies to promote effective safeguarding and information sharing.

Skills and Qualities;
Strong understanding of safeguarding legislation and thresholds.
Ability to analyse complex information and make sound, evidence-based decisions.
Excellent communication and negotiation skills for multi-agency working.
Resilience and ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Commitment to child-centred practice and trauma-informed approaches.

What you need:

• A degree in Social Work or equivalent
• Registered with Social Care Wales/ Social Work England
• At least 3 years PQE permanent, direct employment within English LA
• Completed relevant post-qualifying training
• Enhanced DBS check
• Excellent communication and written skills

 
 
Why Work with Pertemps Social Care?
 
We’re committed to making your job search seamless and rewarding. Here’s what our candidates can expect:
 
✅ Your Own Consultant – Your contact will be a social care specialist who knows the sector inside-out, has great connections across the region, and provides the tailored career advice you need to ensure the next step is the best one for you.
✅ Simple, Online Registration – Our process is designed to ensure your registration journey is quick and straightforward.
✅ Exclusive Roles – you have access to roles exclusive to us 
✅ Great Incentives – We have an exceptional referral scheme. Recommend your friends and colleagues and earn an introduction fee of £250. We will pay you £250 if you find your own role
✅ State of the Art Compliance – We use powerful next-generation software to manage these critical processes are as quick, efficient, and stress-free as possible.
✅ Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and securely, every time.
And much more to ensure your job-search is smooth and hassle-free.
 
Our Roles
 
We place Social Care Practitioners into a wide range of essential roles, including:

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Fostering / Adoption
• Children’s & Adult Social Work
• Service Manager / Head of Service
• Team Manager / Assistant Team Manager
• Occupational Therapist

 
If you’re interested in finding your next role in social care, we can help!
 
📩 Get in Touch Today!
📧 kaye.fleming@pprsocialcare.co.uk
📞 07435 787 863 / 0161 804 7658
 
Take the next step in your social work career with us!