MASH Team Oldham Council £39 per hour Oldham are looking for an experienced Social Worker to join their MASH service on a locum basis. This is a strong opportunity for someone who is confident working in a fast-paced front-door setting, gathering and analysing information quickly, and making safe, timely decisions for children and families. This role would suit a practitioner who is organised, calm under pressure, and experienced in multi-agency safeguarding work. Role Overview As a Social Worker in Oldham s MASH team, you will be responsible for screening referrals, reviewing multi-agency information, and supporting threshold decision-making at the front door of children s services. You will play a key role in identifying risk, assessing immediate safeguarding concerns, and ensuring children are directed into the right service at the right time. This is a frontline safeguarding role within a busy Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub. You will work closely with partner agencies including police, health, education, and early help to build a clear picture of risk and need. The role requires strong analytical skills, confidence in threshold application, and the ability to make well-reasoned decisions based on information gathered from a range of sources. Previous experience in MASH, Duty, or Assessment is highly beneficial. Key responsibilities Screen incoming referrals and review safeguarding information from multiple agencies Gather, analyse, and interpret information to support ..... full job details .....