Job Title: Agency Decision Maker/Social Worker – MASH
Rate: £36 per hour
Location: Criminal Justice Centre, Northampton (Hybrid – 3 days in the office per week)
Contract Type: Locum contract

We are seeking an experienced social worker for a Decision Maker role to join our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) team. You will play a vital role in assessing referrals, determining thresholds, and ensuring children and families receive timely and appropriate interventions.

This role is entirely static – no home visits required – and involves working closely with other professionals and agencies to safeguard children.

• Triaging referrals received into MASH.

• Carrying out MASH enquiries, including liaising with parents and partner agencies.

• Making threshold recommendations (e.g. whether assessment is required).

• Providing direction to MASH Officers (call handlers).

• Ensuring all decisions are made in line with statutory thresholds and safeguarding procedures.

• Working collaboratively with internal and external agencies to support effective safeguarding outcomes.

• Strong understanding of child protection and children’s social care.

• Ability to assess information quickly, apply thresholds, and make robust, defensible decisions.

• Confident communicator, able to engage with parents, professionals, and partner agencies.

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, multi-agency environment.

• 3 years permanent experience in a local authority social work role

• £36 per hour – fixed rate (non-negotiable).

• Hybrid working model: 3 days office-based at the Criminal Justice Centre, Northampton.

• A supportive, multi-agency environment where your expertise will directly impact safeguarding outcomes.

How to Apply
If you are an experienced social worker with strong MASH experience, please send your CV to (url removed) or call (phone number removed).