Senior Social Worker - MASH team

Our client Wokingham Borough Council is looking for a Senior Social Worker to join their MASH team. Main Accountabilities of the post • Receive referrals and gather relevant and proportionate information to ensure that informed and evidence-based decisions are made in a timely way, in accordance with statutory guidance and Wokingham Child Protection Procedures. • Work in a co-located team of professionals to collaborate, screen and explore all information received in order to form a timely view of the child's needs and any next steps required to address these needs/safeguard. • Ensure that all information is recorded accurately, proportionately and in a timely way ensuring that the case management system is used as the team and service requires. • Ensure that all work carried out is in line with local levels of need, best practice, legislative guidance and performance management/ key performance indicators. • Provide advice, support and signposting to professionals and families, as appropriate. • Ensure the family, child and carer are involved where possible, utilising Wokingham's practice framework ( and with consideration of the child and family's cultural and communication needs) ensuring choice and consent are integrated (where safe to do so) and ensure a professional and respectful response is given to all service users, colleagues and partners • Receive referrals, gathering relevant and proportionate information to ensure that informed and evidence based decisions are made in a timely way, in accordance with Wokingham's child protection procedures. • Working in a co-located team of professionals to carry out thorough assessments; screening, reviewing, unpicking and exploring all contacts received in order to form a timely view of the child's needs and any next steps required to address these needs/any risk of harm • Ensure that all information is regularly updated and maintained on electronic systems, ensuring that the database is used appropriately and required actions are undertaken within reasonable timescales so backlogs do not accumulate • Ensure that all work carried out is in line with local levels of need, best practice, legislation and in accordance with the requirements of the performance management structure and guidelines. • Ensure the family, child and carer are involved where possible in all decision-making and information sharing, working in a person-centred way (including addressing cultural and communication needs) ensuring choices and aspirations are acknowledged and that a professional and respectful response is given to all service users, colleagues and partnership workers at all times. Benefits of working with Remedy • A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant. • Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs • Referral bonus - up to £250* per person placed. • Double payrolls each week. *Terms & Conditions apply You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.