MASH Social Worker | Gloucestershire | £35 per hour Umbrella | Full Time

Location: Shire Hall, Gloucester
Pay: £35 per hour Umbrella
Contract: Full Time | 37 hours per week | End of July 2026 – End of January 2027
Working Pattern: Hybrid – Minimum of 3 days per week in the office following an office-based induction.

Hoop Social Work is recruiting on behalf of Gloucestershire County Council for an experienced MASH Social Worker to join their well-established Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH).

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced frontline Social Worker who thrives in a fast-paced safeguarding environment and has a strong understanding of thresholds for intervention. You'll play a vital role in ensuring children and families receive the right support at the right time by making timely, informed decisions at the front door of Children's Services.

Working within a stable and supportive management team, you'll be based in a collaborative multi-agency hub at Shire Hall, working alongside partner agencies to deliver effective safeguarding outcomes.

The Role

As a MASH Social Worker, you will:

• Undertake screening and triage of referrals into Children's Services.

• Analyse information from a range of agencies to inform decision-making.

• Apply sound professional judgement to determine appropriate thresholds for intervention.

• Work within tight statutory timescales to ensure timely and effective responses.

• Collaborate closely with partner agencies within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub.

• Demonstrate an inquisitive and analytical approach when assessing the needs and risks for children and families.

• Contribute to safeguarding children by ensuring appropriate and proportionate interventions are identified.

This is a non-case holding role, making it ideal for practitioners who enjoy fast-paced decision-making and partnership working rather than long-term case management.

Hybrid working is available, with a minimum expectation of three days per week in the office. An office-based induction will be provided to support your integration into the team and local processes.

To apply, you'll need:

• A recognised Social Work qualification.

• Current registration with Social Work England.

• A minimum of 6 months' UK experience working as a registered Social Worker.

• Previous frontline Children's Social Work experience.

• Experience working within a MASH or front door safeguarding service.

• Strong knowledge of safeguarding thresholds and statutory guidance.

• An Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or be willing to obtain one).

• Three years of satisfactory references.

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Why register with Hoop Social Work?

With over 20 years' experience in the Social Work market, Hoop Social Work provides a specialist recruitment service focused on supporting experienced social work professionals throughout their careers.

When you register with Hoop, you'll benefit from:

• Over 20 years' experience recruiting within the Social Work sector.

• A specialist recruitment team covering South West England and beyond.

• Exclusive vacancies and early access to new opportunities.

• PAYE or Umbrella payroll options to suit your preferences.

• Twice-weekly payroll.

• A dedicated consultant as your main point of contact, with support from our wider team.

• £200 referral bonus for every successful Social Worker you recommend.

• Wellbeing initiatives and thoughtful extras, including birthday gifts.

• Full DBS and compliance support to make the registration process as smooth as possible.

Please note: Due to the nature of this position, we can only consider applicants who hold a recognised Social Work qualification and are registered with Social Work England. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this role.

Interested?

For an informal and confidential discussion about this opportunity, contact Sarah Leigh at Hoop Social Work on 02922 400519 today.