Practice Manager MASH
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Job Title:Practice Manager (Senior Social Worker) - MASH
Salary:45624 to 52038 per annum
Grade:F
Contract Type:Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week
About the department
About the role
We are seeking an exceptional engaging and committed individual to join Thurrocks Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) as Practice Manager. This role is ideally suited to an experienced and qualified Social Worker at Senior Practitioner level or above who is passionate about delivering high-quality safeguarding practice and improving outcomes for children and families.
This is a unique and exciting opportunity to provide practice leadership within a dynamic multi-agency environment supporting the MASH Team to assess risk make timely and proportionate threshold decisions and work collaboratively with partner agencies to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and young people in Thurrock. As a Signs of Safety local authority we are committed to strengths-based relationship-focused practice and the successful candidate will play a key role in embedding these principles across the service.
The Practice Manager will provide oversight and support in relation to child protection children in need and Early Help contacts ensuring robust decision-making effective information sharing and timely responses for children and families. The role will also be instrumental in supporting the implementation of the Families First agenda promoting earlier intervention whole-family working and strong multi-agency collaboration to ensure families receive the right support at the right time.
The post holder will undertake complex risk assessments provide practice guidance and quality assurance deputise for the Team Manager where required and promote compliance with relevant legislation statutory guidance local policies and procedures. This is an opportunity to contribute to service development champion excellent practice and help shape the future of safeguarding and family help services within Thurrock.
Requirements:
- Be registered with Social Work England and hold a social work degree/masters
- Be at Senior Practitioner level
- Subject to an Enhanced DBS Check
- Experience within a multi-agency/front door team
- Extensive understanding of threshold and intervention
- Knowledge of universal support and Early Help Services
- Be present in the office for a minimumof two days per week
Were looking for an experienced and motivated Senior Social Work professional who has:
- Significant post-qualifying experience within Childrens Social Care including safeguarding child protection and Early Help.
- Excellent analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to assess risk apply thresholds and make informed recommendations in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience of providing practice leadership coaching and support to social workers and multi-agency professionals.
- A strong understanding of relevant legislation statutory guidance and safeguarding procedures including Working Together to Safeguard Children.
- Experience of working effectively within a multi-agency setting building positive relationships with partner organisations and promoting effective information sharing.
- A commitment to strengths-based relationship-focused practice and the principles of Signs of Safety.
- The ability to support and drive service improvement including the implementation of the Families First agenda and the delivery of high-quality early intervention and family help services.
- Excellent communication organisational and interpersonal skills with the ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
Essential Qualifications:
- Social Work qualification (Degree Masters DipSW CQSW or equivalent).
- Registration with Social Work England.
- Evidence of Continued Professional Development.
- Significant post-qualification experience working with children and families including experience at Senior Practitioner level or above.
DBS Check:
- Enhanced DBS check with Childrens Barred List check required.
Benefits of Working with us:
At Thurrock Council we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Employeeassistanceprogramme and wellbeing support
- Staff discounts and local offers
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
Important Dates
Closing Date: (Redeployment Only): 13th August 2026
Closing Date (Internal & External):23rd August 2026
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Additional Information:
If you have any questions about the role or interview process please contact:
Amy Crumpler - MASH Team Manager
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:
Download Job Profile (PDF Document)
Application Requirements
As part of the Safer Recruitment process Gap Management from when leaving full-time education isrequiredfor all Safeguarding roles.Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it underMiscellaneous Documentsas part of your application. Please provide a full history with explanations of any gaps and ensure you also upload a copy of your full CV.
If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.
Required Experience:
Manager
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