Job summary The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub is our 'front door' to children's social care and receives all safeguarding referrals for children in Oxfordshire.
With the help of our partner agencies, we quickly identify risks to vulnerable children and provide a safe and timely response to decide the most effective interventions.
Main duties of the job The role of Senior Practitioner in MASH is an important one; you will be responsible for reviewing referrals and determining the most appropriate response to meet a child's needs.
With your team of Senior Practitioners and the support of your managers, you will ensure decisions are clear, evidence-based and made at pace to ensure our children receive a timely and safe response.
About us This is a key safeguarding role and therefore you need to be an experienced social worker with at least 3 years post qualifying experience in a child safeguarding role.
The MASH is a busy, fast-paced environment, and so you should have experience of working in a busy duty and response environment.
Previous experience in a MASH team is desirable.
Job description Job responsibilities About UsThe Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub is our 'front door' to children's social care and receives all safeguarding referrals for children in the help of our partner agencies, we quickly identify risks to vulnerable children and provide a safe and timely response to decide the most effective interventions.About the RoleThe role of Senior Practitioner in MASH is an importantone; you will be responsible for reviewing referrals and determining the most appropriate response to meet a child's your team of Senior Practitioners and the support of your managers, you will ensure decisions are clear, evidence-based and made at pace to ensure our children receive a timely and safe response.About youThis is a key safeguarding role and therefore you need to be an experienced social worker with at least 3 years post qualifying experience in a child safeguarding MASH is a busy, fast-paced environment, and so you should have experience of working in a busy duty and response environment.
Previous experience in a MASH team is desirable.Rewards and benefitsIt really is true that every single job role here contributes to bettering the lives of the people in our county - we want to do this for our employees are proud of our strong flexible working culture, including the opportunity for flexibility on working hours and the use of technology tosupport agile offer some of the very best learning and development opportunities tosupport your ongoing development.We have a generous holiday allowance which rises as you remain in employment with us up to 32 days, as well as giving you the option to buy additional holiday.
You will also have access to a Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contributions of up to of your salary; a range of local and national retail discounts; and a host of enhanced family friendly policies including carers leave and paid time off for volunteering.Ourcommitment to:Equality, Diversity and InclusionAt Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave.
We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all.Our commitment to:Guaranteed Interview SchemesAs a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job.
For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.Our commitment to:SafeguardingOxfordshire County Council are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults.
We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.
We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.Our commitment to:Flexible WorkingWe are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, job sharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.Follow us on Social MediaStay up-to-date with the latest news and featured jobs from Oxfordshire County Council by following us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitterand Instagram.If you encounter any technical issues with the application system, please contact us at: Person Specification General Requirements Essential Please refer to job description above Desirable Please refer to job description above