Team Manager- MASH

Role: Team Manager

Location: Croydon Council

Team: MASH

Pay: Up to £44.50 ph

Contract: Full-time Locum

In the office: Hybrid

OFSTED: Good

About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Team Manager to join our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) team within the Croydon local authority. In this pivotal role, you will lead and manage a team of professionals committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and young people in Croydon. Your expertise in multi-agency working and your ability to oversee complex cases will ensure the delivery of high-quality and effective safeguarding practices.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate, and manage a team of safeguarding professionals within the MASH team.

• Oversee case allocations, ensuring that cases are managed effectively, with high standards of practice and timely responses.

• Collaborate with multiple agencies, including health, education, police, and social care, to coordinate and deliver integrated safeguarding assessments and interventions.

• Ensure compliance with statutory guidance, safeguarding legislation, and local authority policies.

• Provide professional supervision, support, and guidance to team members, promoting their development and ensuring continuous improvement.

• Monitor and review performance, producing reports and providing feedback to senior management on team outcomes.

• Lead on safeguarding cases that require a strategic approach to risk management and complex decision-making.

Essential Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker (QSW) with a valid Social Work England registration.

• Proven experience in managing a team within children’s safeguarding services, ideally in a MASH or similar environment.

• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, policies, and procedures.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively with multiple agencies.

• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure, manage complex cases, and maintain high professional standards.

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Interested in learning more about the Team Manager role in Croydon? Contact Rhys Rafferty at 01635 226350.

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