Role: Social Worker MACH Team
Department: Children s Social Care, Middlesbrough Council
Location: Middlesbrough

Purpose of Role
To act as the first point of contact for safeguarding concerns raised about children and families in Middlesbrough.
To provide timely screening, triage, and decision-making in partnership with multi-agency colleagues.
To ensure children and young people receive the right level of support and intervention at the earliest opportunity.

Key Responsibilities
Receive and assess referrals regarding children at risk of harm or in need of support.
Work collaboratively with partner agencies (police, health, education, voluntary sector) to share information and make joint decisions.
Apply thresholds for intervention consistently, ensuring proportionate responses.
Record and maintain accurate case notes and decisions in line with council policies.
Contribute to safeguarding strategy discussions and attend multi-agency meetings.
Promote early help pathways and signpost families to appropriate services.

Essential Skills & Experience
Qualified Social Worker with registration to Social Work England.
Strong knowledge of child protection legislation, Working Together to Safeguard Children guidance, and local safeguarding procedures.
Experience of working in a front-line safeguarding or referral team.
Excellent communication and decision-making skills.
Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.
Desirable
Experience of multi-agency working within a hub or integrated team.
Knowledge of Middlesbrough s local services and early help offer.

For more information contact Erika Taylor on (phone number removed)