Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Practice Leader
Permanent position
Our MASH team is fully established and operates within a lively and thriving workplace, where we are continually striving to improve our learning and practice from the wide range of professionals who contribute to the team’s goals, outcomes and ambitions.
We are immensely proud of our Outstanding Ofsted rating which references “An extremely well-managed and efficient multi-agency safeguarding hub (MASH) ensures that contacts from the public or professionals are met with a timely and appropriate response”.
The MASH Team is a fast paced and busy team which offers swift responses to referrals received from professionals, anonymous callers, and members of the public to ensure that children and families receive the right interventions at the right time.
RBG MASH provides an effective integrated front door to both safeguarding and early intervention services. The team currently has an Early Help Hub to ensure appropriate level of early intervention is offered timely to each family requesting an early help service.
The team is seeking an experienced, dynamic and dedicated leader who is committed to driving improved services forward, and deliver positive outcomes for our children, young people, and families in partnership with internal and external agencies in Greenwich.
You must be keen to contribute a service of excellence to our children in Greenwich.
In the team, we promote RBG’s Practice Framework (systemic and compassionate based theory and non-discriminatory relational practice).
We provide excellent training opportunities, provide good management support, regular supervision and we are serious about social work careers.
For further information and to apply, please visit royalgreenwichcareers.com - please address the Person Specification criteria when completing your supporting statement.
Hiring managers are available for discussion and or to respond to any questions regarding this role.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact Luciana Sofrone (Senior Team Leader) / Seby John (Practice Leader) 0208921 2592
Please note that the MASH team is generally office-based.
Closing date is 03/03/2025
Interviews will take place on the w/c 10/03/2025
The Royal Borough of Greenwich is a vibrant area of Southeast London with a rich history and diverse culture. The town of Greenwich itself is a UNESCO world heritage site that is home to the Prime Meridian Line, Royal Observatory, and the Cutty Sark ship. In 2012, the borough was named as the first new Royal Borough for more than 80 years. We are looking to recruit social workers, who are registered with Social Work England, to join our stable and committed Children’s Services workforce. Discover more in our video below.
With excellent training and great benefits, Royal Greenwich is the ideal place to progress your social worker career. Our generous benefits package includes:
A senior leadership team who take time to know front-line staff, listen to their views and celebrate excellent work.
Small teams allowing more direct support and supervision time from your Team Leader
An innovative and aspirational Practice Academy dedicated to providing creative learning solutions and a comprehensive offer to support you to achieve your career ambitions including bursaries to undertake systemic training
Access to Research in Practice website, training and resources and new initiatives
Rota Days equating (FTE) to an additional 10 days off per year
Travel costs worth £1k+, OR essential car user car parking (close to the workplace).
Royal Greenwich Keyworker housing (after being employed for six months, subject to application and meeting criteria).
Excellent pension scheme (LGPS).
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Childcare vouchers.
Greenwich One Card gives you access to a wide range of discounts on products and services at participating local businesses, shops, cafes and restaurants. Discounted gym membership.
Opportunities to join cross-sectional staff Task and Finish groups to improve practice and procedures.
We have an ongoing commitment to supporting staff and ensuring equality and diversity in the workplace.
Staff networks and forums to support and encourage networking between staff with shared interests.
Make a difference to our children’s futures, your future and ours.