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We are seeking an experienced Social Worker or Senior Practitioner to join an Integrated Front Door / Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) team in Staffordshire. This is an opportunity to play a key role in responding to contacts and referrals, assessing risk and need, and ensuring children, adults and families receive the right support at the right time.

You will work collaboratively with colleagues across social care, health, education, police and other partner agencies to gather and analyse information, identify safeguarding concerns and determine appropriate next steps. Responsibilities will include completing proportionate assessments, contributing to strategy discussions, making timely decisions, signposting to early help or community services, and progressing referrals where statutory intervention is required.

As a Senior Practitioner, you may also provide professional advice, support complex decision-making, contribute to reflective supervision and help promote consistent, high-quality practice across the team. You will be expected to maintain accurate case records, prepare clear reports, communicate effectively with families and professionals, and ensure that practice is child-centred, strengths-based and rooted in safeguarding principles.

Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and current registration with Social Work England. Substantial post-qualification experience in children’s social care, safeguarding, assessment or front-door services is required, with knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance and thresholds for intervention. Experience of working within a MASH or multi-agency environment would be advantageous.

You will need excellent assessment, analytical and communication skills, sound professional judgement and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced setting. A commitment to anti-discriminatory practice, partnership working and achieving positive outcomes is essential. The role may require participation in duty arrangements and the ability to travel between locations where necessary.

We are seeking a qualified Social Worker to join an Assessment and Staying Together service, supporting children, young people and families to achieve safe, stable and positive outcomes. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference through strengths-based, relationship-focused practice within a busy statutory social work environment.

You will complete high-quality assessments, identify risks and needs, and develop effective plans with children, parents, carers and wider family networks. You will work to keep families together safely wherever possible, while ensuring that the child’s welfare remains central to every decision. Responsibilities will include managing a varied caseload, undertaking child protection enquiries, contributing to child in need and looked-after children processes, and responding appropriately to safeguarding concerns.

The role will involve direct work with children and families, visiting children in accordance with statutory requirements, preparing detailed reports and maintaining accurate case records. You will participate in reviews, strategy meetings, legal planning meetings and court proceedings where required. You will also work closely with schools, health professionals, police, housing services and other partner agencies to coordinate support and promote positive change.

Applicants must hold a recognised Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. You should have knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance and safeguarding procedures, together with the ability to undertake evidence-based assessments and make sound professional decisions. Experience of children’s social care, assessment work, child protection or family support is desirable.

We are looking for a resilient, reflective and compassionate practitioner who can communicate effectively with children and adults, manage competing priorities and work confidently both independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team. You will be committed to anti-discriminatory practice, continuous professional development and achieving the best possible outcomes for children and families. A valid driving licence and access to transport may be required due to the nature of the role.