Social Worker - Multi Agency Children's Hub - Middlesbrough

Reference: GB200726A_1784583717

MACH SSW - Multi Agency Children's Hub

Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK.
Senior Social Worker | MACH Team | Middlesbrough Borough Council
Caritas Recruitment is supporting Middlesbrough Borough Council in recruiting an experienced Senior Social Worker to join their innovative Multi-Agency Children's Hub (MACH).
The South Tees MACH is a well-established integrated safeguarding hub that brings together professionals from Children's Social Care, Police, Health, Education, Early Help and a range of partner agencies. By working collaboratively within a single multi-agency environment, the MACH provides timely information sharing, effective risk assessment and quicker decision-making to ensure children and families receive the right support at the right time.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Social Worker who enjoys fast-paced front-door safeguarding work and values strong partnership working.

The Role

As a Senior Social Worker within the MACH Team, you will:
  • Screen and analyse contacts and referrals regarding children and families.
  • Undertake robust risk assessments and make informed threshold decisions.
  • Work collaboratively with partner agencies to gather and evaluate information.
  • Identify safeguarding concerns and determine appropriate interventions.
  • Contribute to effective child protection decision-making.
  • Ensure accurate recording and compliance with statutory requirements.
  • Support the delivery of timely and child-centred responses to children and families.

Why Join the MACH?

The MACH model is designed to improve outcomes through:
  • Co-located multi-agency working and collaborative decision-making.
  • Effective information sharing between safeguarding partners.
  • Earlier identification of risk and need.
  • Faster responses to safeguarding concerns.
  • A focus on ensuring children receive the right intervention at the right time.
  • Strong partnership working and professional support within an experienced team.

Requirements

  • Social Work England Registration.
  • Right to Work in the UK.
  • Significant post-qualified experience within Children's Services.
  • Previous experience within MASH/MACH, Assessment, Front Door or Safeguarding teams.
  • Excellent assessment, analytical and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to manage risk and work effectively in a fast-paced safeguarding environment.

Assignment Details

  • Location: Middlesbrough House, TS1 2RH
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Hours: 37 hours per week
  • Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Pay Rates

  • PAYE: £24.95 per hour
  • Umbrella/Ltd: £31.74 per hour

For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - g.bridgman @ caritas-recruitment.com / 0 7 3 8 4 5 2 5 2 8 7

Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£24.95 - £31.74
Per hour
GBP24.95 - GBP31.74 per hour

Middlesbrough

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Added 20/07/2026
Reference: GB200726A_1784583717

Social Worker - Multi Agency Children's Hub - Middlesbrough

Middlesbrough
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