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About the role We have a wonderful Multi Agency Safeguarding Hub Team (MASH) here at Northamptonshire Childrens Trust! MASH is a very fast paced and busy team.Scroll down for a complete overview of what this job will require Are you the right candidate for this opportunityThe Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) enables the sharing of information between services so risks to children can be identified at an early stage.The successful candidate will collaborate with other professionals to ensure immediate and prompt responses.Their combined knowledge and expertise keep children and young people in Northamptonshire safe from harm.Our MASH teams are fun and supportive.We are supporting excellence in Social Work practice, with a new practice approach including, signs of safety and systemic practice, and clear personal development opportunities for the right candidates.For further information or an informal chat please email Tracey.Lewis@nctrust.co.uk What will you be doing? You will provide high quality case work decisions and operational supervision for referral information, making informed decisions in respect of safety of children within 24 hours of the referral.You will work collaboratively with our MASH partners and the child's voice will be evident through your work and and play a vital role in protecting children from harm.About you You will be a qualified social worker with proven 3 years of experience of working in a 'Front Door' service., who has completed your ASYE.Registered with Social Work England and have the commitment and passion to be at the forefront of delivering best practice and support to children and families.We are proud of being a truly inclusive organisation who provides fair and equal consideration to all our applicants We encourage and welcome applications from people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, nationalities, disabilities, sexual orientation, religions or beliefs and of neuro divergence.Our benefits We are committed to continuous improvement, building a skilled, knowledgeable, and flexible workforce alongside promoting innovation and creativity whilst keeping children, young people and families at the heart of all we do.We really value our workforce and offer you a great benefits package including: SWE Registration paid yearly (social care colleagues) Recruitment Welcome Bonus of 4000 Relocation costs of up to 8,000 Retention bonus payments for established personnel 28 days annual leave, plus 8 Bank Holidays (pro rata for part time) and an additional 5 days, after 5 years Local Government Pension Scheme plus immediate life cover (3 times your annual salary from day one) and ill-health protection.Opportunity to purchase up to 25 days annual leave Employee Assistance Programme- We have an employee support programme run by Health Assured, an independent, external organisation.Health Assured is available for you and your immediate family members, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and includes telephone counselling, legal advice, bereavement support and medical information.Employee discounts with local and national retailers, days out, finance, health and beauty, travel and eating out plus lots more.Flexible and family working arrangements including enhanced maternity benefits A permanent, supportive and inclusive management team where you will be empowered to make good professional decisions Extensive Learning & Development and career development opportunities Subsidised town centre car parking scheme About us At Northamptonshire Childrens Trust, children, young people and families are at the heart of all we do in every decision we make and every action we take.Our mission is driven by the unwavering commitment to achieving the best outcomes for them.The Trust is wholly owned and funded but operationally independent from the Councils.Our workforce are our most valuable asset and are pivotal to making the services and support we offer to children, young people and families who need us to be the absolute best we can be.We value our colleagues and empower them to be able to do the best job of their lives every single day, working in a culture of support and kindness where achievements are celebrated and creativity is very much welcomed.At NCT equality, diversity and inclusion are part of us and in everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and thrive in our organisation.We are a disability confident employer and have a commitment to care leavers who we guarantee an interview if they meet the essential criteria.Join our dedicated team and be a part of an organisation where your work makes a real difference.