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Cambridgeshire County Council | £42 per hour (Umbrella)

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

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.

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

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

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

Take the next step in your social work career and join an outstanding team at Cambridgeshire County Council.

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