MASH Team Manager

Lead and manage a team of Social Workers, Senior Practitioners, and support staff within the MASH service. Oversee the screening, assessment, and triage of safeguarding referrals to ensure timely interventions and positive outcomes for children and families. Ensure effective information sharing and partnership working across multi-agency stakeholders, including Police, Health, Education, and Early Help services. Provide supervision, coaching, and performance management while monitoring service performance against key safeguarding indicators and statutory requirements. Manage complex safeguarding decisions and provide expert consultation on high-risk cases. Contribute to service development, audits, quality assurance activities, and inspections to promote a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and safeguarding procedures.