MASH Education Advisor

Job Description

Local Authority MASH Education Advisor

Salary Grade 5 (£36693 - £40020pa) - Full Time Position

The Local Authority MASH Education Advisor will work within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) to provide education information, intelligence and safeguarding support that contributes to the effective identification, assessment and management of risk for children and young people.

The postholder will represent the Local Authority's education services within multi-agency safeguarding processes, gathering and analysing information from schools, Children Missing Education (CME), Elective Home Education (EHE), admissions and other education-related systems to support timely decision-making and safeguarding intervention.

Working closely with Social Care, Police, Health and partner agencies, the role will ensure education-related risks are identified, escalated and addressed appropriately, supporting the Local Authority to fulfil its statutory safeguarding responsibilities and improve outcomes for vulnerable children. The postholder will maintain accurate records, contribute to multi-agency enquiries and support the effective sharing of information in accordance with legislation, statutory guidance and local procedures.

Main Purpose of the Role

To provide dedicated education support within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), ensuring that education information and intelligence are used effectively to identify risk, safeguard vulnerable children and support statutory duties relating to attendance, Children Missing Education (CME), Elective Home Education (EHE) and access to suitable education.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Janet.James@havering.gov.uk

The closing date for the receipt of applications is 20/11/2026 , however interest in this job may be high and we therefore reserve the right to close the vacancy early.

You will be notified if your application has been successful. Interview date to be confirmed.

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Additional Information

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