Job Description

Salary range

: 44,685 - 48,003 (PO2) / 48,003 - 51,138 (PO3) DOE (plus Golden Hello, Retention Payment and fantastic benefits)

Contract:

Permanent

Hours of work:

36 hours per week

Location:

Civic centre and other location from time to time

Protecting Children. Supporting Families. Strengthening Communities.

Brent is a vibrant, diverse London borough, proud of its rich history and strong community. At Brent Council, we are rated "Good" by Ofsted in all areas and are committed to putting children and families at the heart of everything we do.


We are now looking for

dedicated and skilled Social Workers

to join our

Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH)

team--where every decision you make has the potential to transform a child's future.

Why MASH Matters

The MASH is the

first line of defence in safeguarding children

, where vital decisions are made every day to protect children and support families.


By working closely with partners in health, police, education, and other agencies, you'll gather and analyse information, share intelligence, and make timely, proportionate decisions.


At the heart of the role is ensuring that

every referral is assessed swiftly, every child's voice is heard, and every family receives the right help at the right time.

The Role

This is not just a job--it's a chance to shape safer futures. As a MASH Social Worker, you will:


Be the

first point of contact

for safeguarding concerns about children and families.

Gather, analyse and share information

from health, police, schools, and other agencies.

Apply thresholds

consistently to identify the right level of intervention and support. Make

evidence-based, child-focused decisions

that keep children safe. Provide high-quality case recording, reports, and recommendations in line with statutory duties. Work as part of a

collaborative, fast-paced, multi-agency team

where your professional judgement truly matters.

The Person

We want Social Workers who are:

SWE registered with experience in children's social care (assessment, referral or child protection). Skilled at

multi-agency working

and confident in applying legislation and statutory guidance. Clear, analytical thinkers with excellent written and verbal communication skills. Resilient and reflective practitioners who thrive in a busy, decision-making environment. Passionate about safeguarding children and committed to making a real difference

Ready to Apply?

Join Us in Safeguarding Brent's Children

This is more than a career--it's your chance to safeguard children, empower families, and create lasting change in one of London's most diverse communities.


Click the

"Apply Now"

button below.


Make sure to include:


A

supporting statement

showing how you meet the

Person Specification

A

CV

(CVs alone won't be accepted)
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Closing date:

This is a rolling campaign. Applications are reviewed regularly and interviews take place approximately every fortnight, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.


We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested in this role, we advise that you apply as soon as possible.

Why Work With Us?

Your wellbeing and professional growth matter as much as the families you support. That's why Brent offers:


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A 5,000 Golden Hello

welcome payment


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Annual 4,500 retention payment

to reward your continued commitment


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10 days minimum training per year

including systemic practice and Signs of Safety


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Clear career progression pathways

--from ASYE to senior management


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High-quality reflective supervision

and a learning culture

Plus:

27 days annual leave

, rising to 31 and then 33 days with service +

8 bank holidays

Generous employer pension contributions

Hybrid working

- up to 2 days per week from home (role-dependent)

Flexible working hours

Supportive family-friendly policies

Affordable local parking & access to Zipcar

Employee Assistance Programme

- 24/7 free counselling support

Cycle to Work Scheme & excellent on-site facilities

My Brent Rewards

- save on shopping, dining, travel and more

Financial wellbeing support

- including season ticket and childcare deposit loans (eligibility applies)

Our Commitment to You

At Brent, we're proud to reflect the community we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage you to share your identity in our diversity survey.


We're also a

Disability Confident Employer

--we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you need any

reasonable adjustments

in the recruitment process, just let us know at

recruitment@brent.gov.uk

.


This role is subject to an

Enhanced DBS check

and employment clearances in line with our safeguarding commitments.

Additional Information

If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.

Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.


We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.


The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas who will use it to prevent fraud, other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details of how your information will be used by us and Cifas and your data protection rights, can be found here .


Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.


As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including "non-visible" disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on recruitment@brent.gov.uk