Title: (CUS1122) Social Worker - Multi Agency Screening Team (MAST)
Grade: J-K
Salary: £35,745 - £40,221 per annum
Vacancy Hours: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Weekend Working: No
Closing Date: 21.08.2023
Interview Date: 24 August 2023
Venue for Interview: Remote
North Yorkshire County Council have a national reputation for excellence and we are looking for Social Workers with a variety of experience and skills.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Social Worker to join North Yorkshire’s Multi Agency Screening Team. MAST was created in Oct 2014, consisting of social workers, social work managers, early help, business support, North Yorkshire Police and Safeguarding Health professionals. MAST have worked remotely since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic and continue to be based at home, MAST have been successful in maintaining an excellent quality service and performance whilst working remotely.
About The Role
It is expected that the applicant will be able to work from County Hall when required including at least once per month for Team Meetings.
The Social Worker role is vital within MAST, tasks including screening of contacts, decision making, attending and presenting information at Group Screening meetings and working closely with multiagency partners. Our practice model is designed to work on keeping children safe and families together, with the right intervention at the right time in the right place.
Whilst the post holder is responsible for screening and decision making of day to day referrals, there are opportunities to develop specialist interests and portfolios to support the constant development of the team. The successful applicant will possess fully qualified accredited social work professional status, social work experience, understanding of the Signs of Safety model and thrive in a fast paced office environment.
Postholders are subject to employment clearances to meet Baseline Personnel Security Standards (link) which includes identity, employment history, right to work, time spent abroad and unspent criminal record (basic DBS) vetting.
Enhanced Level DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
For further information please contact Simone Dawson on 01609 797511 or email Simone.Dawson@northyorks.gov.uk
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NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.
We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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