Senior Practitioner - MASH Team
Cambridgeshire County Council | £42 per hour (Umbrella)
Role Details
Position: Senior Practitioner
Team: MASH (Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub) Team
Council: Cambridgeshire County Council
Location: Huntingdon, Police Headquarters - The Hex (Postcode: PE29 6NP)
Contract: Ongoing locum assignment
Working Hours: Full-time
Pay Rate: £42 per hour (Umbrella)
Working Pattern: Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office, 3 days remote working
About the Role
Cambridgeshire County Council is looking for an experienced Senior Practitioner to join their Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) Team based at the Police Headquarters in Huntingdon.
This vital role involves making swift and sound safeguarding decisions by working closely with professionals from multiple agencies. You will play a key role in screening contacts, identifying levels of need, and initiating appropriate safeguarding actions for children and families across Cambridgeshire.
Key Responsibilities
Lead decision-making and risk assessment processes within the MASH
Screen referrals, analyse information, and determine appropriate next steps
Work closely with Police, Health, Education, and other safeguarding partners
Provide expert safeguarding advice to internal and external colleagues
Ensure that referrals are processed within agreed timescales to ensure timely interventions
Maintain accurate records of actions, decisions, and outcomes
Support the MASH Manager and act as a point of escalation for complex cases
Contribute to service improvements and uphold high standards of safeguarding practice
Requirements
Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration
Significant post-qualification experience in Children's Services
Prior experience in a MASH, safeguarding, or assessment team is highly desirable
Strong understanding of thresholds for intervention and safeguarding processes
Ability to analyse information quickly and make sound decisions under pressure
Enhanced DBS registered to the Update Service (or willingness to apply)
Excellent multi-agency working skills and high attention to detail
Benefits of Working with Eden Brown Synergy
Highly competitive rates of pay - up to £42 per hour (Umbrella)
Access to a wide range of locum roles across the UK
Fast-track registration and compliance process
Personal consultant dedicated to supporting you throughout your placement
Referral bonuses - earn up to £300 for each successful referral (T&Cs apply)
Professional aftercare and career advice
Interested?
Take the next step in your social work career and join an outstanding team at Cambridgeshire County Council.