Managing Practitioner - MASH - Herefordshire
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Managing Practitioner to lead professional practice within a Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). This is a key role supporting the timely identification, assessment and response to children and families where there may be safeguarding concerns. You will work collaboratively with colleagues from social care, health, education, police and other partner agencies to ensure information is shared effectively and decisions are focused on the safety and wellbeing of children.
You will provide day-to-day leadership, professional advice and management oversight to practitioners within the MASH. Responsibilities will include coordinating screening and information-gathering activity, ensuring referrals are assessed appropriately, and supporting robust decisions about the most suitable next steps. You will promote high standards of recording, analysis and risk assessment, while ensuring that statutory duties, safeguarding procedures and relevant legislation are consistently followed.
The role will involve responding to complex and high-risk situations, offering guidance on thresholds for intervention and contributing to strategy discussions where required. You will support effective partnership working, challenge practice constructively and help develop a culture of continuous improvement. You will also contribute to quality assurance activity, audits, service development and the delivery of learning from reviews and practice feedback.
Applicants should hold a recognised social work qualification and registration with the relevant professional body, together with substantial post-qualification experience in children’s safeguarding. Experience of working in a MASH, front-door service or similarly fast-paced multi-agency environment is highly desirable. You will need strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, assessment frameworks and risk management, as well as the confidence to make sound decisions under pressure.
You will be an experienced practitioner or team leader with excellent communication, organisation and analytical skills. A commitment to strengths-based, inclusive and child-centred practice is essential, along with the ability to build positive relationships across professional boundaries. In return, this role offers the opportunity to influence safeguarding practice and make a meaningful difference to children and families.
Managing Practitioner - MASH - Herefordshire
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