Team Manager, MASH

Team Manager -  First Contact/MASH team

• £37.66 per hour
• Darlington
• 37 hours p/w
• Hybrid working

About the role:
We are looking for a Team Manager for aFirst Contact/MASH team in the North East. The team is the first point of contact for new contacts about children, young people and their families in Durham. The MASH supports local safeguarding partners to share information and work together.

You will play a critical role:

• listening and responding to staff and partners at all levels and from a range of different professional backgrounds
• interpreting information, data and intelligence
• communicating and giving feedback
• making informed and evidence based decisions
• creating a positive interface for all MASH practitioners and partners
• keeping pace in a fast moving multi-agency environment
• adhering to strict timescales

About you: 
To undertake this role you must be confident in risk identification and response, and a skilled decision-maker, experienced in child protection social work.
You must be a nurturing and encouraging manager able to support a team through a period of change.
You will be supported to manage the team of social workers and first contact officers by 3 social work consultants.

What you need:

• A degree in Social Work or equivalent
• Registered with Social Work England
• At least 3 years PQE direct employment within English Local Authorities
• Completed relevant post-qualifying training
• Enhanced DBS check
• Excellent communication and written skills

 
Why Work with Pertemps Social Care?
 
We’re committed to making your job search seamless and rewarding. Here’s what our candidates can expect:
 
✅ Your Own Consultant – Your contact will be a social care specialist who knows the sector inside-out, has great connections across the region, and provides the tailored career advice you need to ensure the next step is the best one for you.
✅ Simple, Online Registration – Our process is designed to ensure your registration journey is quick and straightforward.
✅ Exclusive Roles – you have access to roles exclusive to us 
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✅ Fast, Reliable Payroll – Get paid promptly and securely, every time.
And much more to ensure your job-search is smooth and hassle-free.
 
Our Roles
 
We place Social Care Practitioners into a wide range of essential roles, including:

• Independent Reviewing Officer (IRO)
• Best Interest Assessor (BIA)
• Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)
• Looked After Children (LAC)
• Fostering / Adoption
• Children’s & Adult Social Work
• Service Manager / Head of Service
• Team Manager / Assistant Team Manager
• Occupational Therapist

 
If you’re interested in finding your next role in social care, we can help!
 
📩 Get in Touch Today!
📧 kaye.fleming@pprsocialcare.co.uk
📞 07435 787 863 / 0161 804 7658
 
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