Job Title: MASH Team Manager
Location: Civic Centre, High Street Uxbridge, Middlesex, London, UB8 1UW
Salary: £52,929.00 – £57,102.00 per year
Job Type: Fulltime / Permanent (36 hours per week)
About us:
At Hillingdon we’re proud of our commitment of ‘Putting our residents first’, ensuring they’re at the heart of everything we do! We want to attract talented individuals like yourself who share our aspirations for the borough and can support us to deliver exceptional services for Hillingdon.
With an ambitious strategy we pride ourselves on delivering services that improve the lives of all our residents, businesses, and partners. Embarking on a journey of continuous improvement, we’ve set an agenda to ensure the provision of; safer communities, a thriving local economy, a greener more sustainable environment, whilst increasing our digital capabilities.
What does a MASH Team Manager do at Hillingdon?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Team Manager to work within ASC Adult Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) to lead our team of Social Workers who support and facilitate initial safeguarding enquiries and protection planning for Hillingdon’s residents who are experiencing, or at risk of experiencing abuse or neglect.
The role also includes carry a small caseload of complex full safeguarding enquiries under Section 42 of the Care Act 2014, both as Enquiry Officer and Safeguarding Adults Manager.
Outline of Duties:
To act as Duty manager – to manage daily intake of safeguarding referrals and to triage cases alongside key safeguarding partners. Chairing daily safeguarding high risk meetings with a range of partners and being able to deliver results. Supporting team members with informal and formal supervision, allocating cases.
As a manager, you will have oversight and be responsible for your teams financial monitoring, supervision and recruitment.
About you
Successful candidates will lead their team to deliver against our statutory social care duties. As a subject matter expert, you must have an in-depth understanding of the current legislation, regulations, and guidance. You will be able support staff to be creative and innovative in their approach, whilst managing your own time effectively, evidencing outcomes and completing tasks within tight deadlines. You will also be able to assure the quality of work delivered by your team
The successful candidate will be committed to providing quality services that promote independence/wellbeing, control, choice and social inclusion. You will demonstrate a person-centred approach by keeping the service user at the centre of the safeguarding process.
You will be a qualified Social Worker with extensive experience in a MASH setting, and ideally experience as a Team Manager.
Here’s a comprehensive overview of the fantastic benefits we provide:
Work Life Balance
- Flexible Working Hours – We recognise the importance of flexibility in managing your work and personal life.
- 36 Hour Week – Enjoy a standard 36-hour workweek for all full time staff.
- Generous Holiday Entitlement – You will receive a minimum of 26 days annual leave each year, in addition to bank holidays. This entitlement increases to a maximum 37 days after 10 years of service.
Health & Wellbeing
- Hillingdon Sport Leisure – Stay active and healthy with discounts at council owned leisure centres and swimming pools across the borough.
- Cycle Purchase Scheme – Promote eco-friendly commuting with our cycle purchase scheme.
- Discount on Golf Fees – Enjoy up to 30% discounts on green fees at council owned golf courses.
- Financial Benefits – Secure your future with access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and membership to the Credit Union
- Vivup Benefits – Access a variety of offers and discounts through our Vivup Benefits.
- Eye Care – We contribute towards eye tests and lenses for Display Screen Equipment
- Mental Health Support – Our mental health first aiders are trained to identify, understand, and help employees experiencing mental health issues.
Commute with Ease
- Travel Support – Make your daily commute easier with our season ticket loans and free car parking. We also provide bicycle parking, lockers, and showers at the Civic Centre.
Please note the company is not able to offer sponsorship or relocation assistance for this role so candidates must already possess the right to live and work in the UK to be considered.
Candidates with the relevant experience, qualifications, and job titles of: Social Worker, Support Worker, Enabler, Carer, Care Management, Family Support Worker, Support Coordinator, Care Manager, Support Manager, Care Coordinator, Social Worker, Adult Social Care, Social Care Worker, Social Support, Guidance Councillor, Young Persons Advisor, Youth Worker, Youth Support may also be considered for this role.
