Coventry City Council | £33.30 per Hour | Full-Time Locum | Hybrid Working | ASAP Start
Are you an experienced safeguarding practitioner looking for your next locum opportunity?
SW Locums is recruiting an Advanced Practitioner to join Coventry City Council's highly regarded Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH). This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the front door of Children's Services, where your analysis, decision-making, and safeguarding expertise will directly contribute to protecting vulnerable children and young people.
Why This Role?
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Competitive rate of £33.30 per hour
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Full-time locum position
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Hybrid working available
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Non-caseholding role
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Join a fast-paced and supportive multi-agency team
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Immediate start available
The Role
As part of the MASH Team, you will be responsible for screening contacts, gathering information, assessing risk, and supporting effective safeguarding decisions. You will work closely with partner agencies to ensure children receive the right support at the right time.
Your duties will include:
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Managing contacts and safeguarding referrals
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Reviewing information from partner agencies
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Completing information requests and probation checks
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Attending and contributing to strategy discussions
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Assessing risk and making timely recommendations
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Maintaining accurate and detailed records
Working Arrangements
Successful candidates will initially work full-time from the office during induction. Once established within the team and familiar with local processes, hybrid working will be available with up to 2 days working from home per week.
What We're Looking For
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Qualified Social Worker
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Social Work England registered
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Strong safeguarding and child protection experience
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Excellent assessment and analytical skills
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Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment
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Previous MASH experience is highly desirable
Why Locum?
Locum work gives you the flexibility to manage your career while accessing excellent rates of pay, varied experiences, and opportunities to work within some of the UK's most respected local authorities.
Why SW Locums?
At SW Locums, we specialise exclusively in social work recruitment. We are known for our personal approach, market expertise, prompt payments, and commitment to finding the right opportunities for our candidates.
Referral Bonus
Know someone suitable for this role?
Earn £500 for every successful referral.
Terms and conditions apply.
Apply today and become part of a service that plays a crucial role in safeguarding children and supporting families across Coventry
Salary description
£33.30 - £33.30 per hour