Social Worker - MASH (permanent)

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Slough Children First is seeking a permanent full-time Social Worker for the MASH team in Referral & Assessment. This role is the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns, bringing agencies together to identify risks and respond quickly with coordinated actions to improve outcomes for vulnerable children. The post operates on a hybrid model with a minimum of three days in the office. They offer training, agile technology, flexible working and a supportive environment. To apply, tailor your CV to show multi-agency safeguarding experience, risk assessment and decision making, and align with values such as child focus, honesty, respect, continuous improvement, looking ahead and delivering together; include concrete outcome-driven examples and a concise cover note.

Are you passionate about promoting and safeguarding the wellbeing and interest of the child?

Then we have a Social Worker role available for you in the MASH team in Referral & Assessment service.

The Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) is the first point of contact for all potential safeguarding concerns in relation to children. MASH is a co-located team which brings together agencies and their information, to identify risks to and needs of children at the earliest possible point and respond with the most effective and joined up actions. The purpose of MASH is to make the right decisions for the right families at the right time. This in turn will ensure timely and necessary actions to improve the outcomes for vulnerable children.

We work on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of 3 days per week based in the office.

If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to be part of an exciting journey to turn children’s services around in Slough, then come and join us. In return, we can offer you:

• Training and development opportunities
• Agile working supported by technology
• Flexible working policies
• Friendly working environment and great colleagues.

Slough is one of the UK’s most diverse and well‑connected towns, offering a vibrant place to live and work just outside London. Ongoing regeneration and investment have enhanced local amenities, public spaces and employment opportunities, while the cost of living remains more affordable than central London. With direct trains to Central London in under 20 minutes and excellent road links via the M4, M25 and M40, Slough is an accessible and welcoming location to build your career.

Our Values and Commitment

We are driven by our vision to ensure Happy, Safe & Loved, Thriving children and young people. Our work is guided by strong values — being child focused, honest and respectful, improving constantly, looking ahead, and delivering together.

We are looking for people who share these values and are passionate about making a positive difference. In return, we offer a supportive, inclusive environment where collaboration, learning and care truly matter.

If this reflects who you are, we would love to hear from you!